Weather Flashcard

Front

Atmosphere

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The layer of gases surrounding Earth, held in place by gravity.

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is where we live and where weather happens?

Back

Troposphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer and absorbs UV radiation?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is the coldest and where meteors burn up?

Back

Mesosphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ionosphere where auroras happen?

Back

Thermosphere

Front

Which layer is the outer boundary of Earth's atmosphere that gradually fades into space?

Back

Exosphere

Front

Air pressure is the weight of air pressing down on Earth's surface.

Back

True

Front

High Pressure (H) is associated with which type of weather?

Back

Clear skies and calm weather

Front

Low Pressure (L) is associated with which type of weather?

Back

Clouds, storms, precipitation

Front

Air pressure is measured with a ________.

Back

barometer