Earth's Atmosphere and Weather

Flashcards for reviewing key concepts related to Earth's atmosphere and weather.

Earth's four main systems include the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and __.

atmosphere.

The most abundant element in the atmosphere is __.

Nitrogen.

The middle layer of the atmosphere is called __.

Mesosphere.

The gases that trap the Sun’s energy inside our planet are known as __.

Greenhouse gases.

All of the choices show the negative effect of Greenhouse gases EXCEPT __.

Evolution of different organisms.

Experts who study weather are called __.

Meteorologists.

The weight of air molecules being pulled by Earth’s gravity is referred to as __.

Atmospheric pressure.

The term used for predicting the weather is __.

Weather forecast.

The second most abundant element in the atmosphere is __.

Oxygen.

The amount of water vapor in the atmosphere is described as __.

Humidity.

The layer found in the Stratosphere that protects us from UV rays is called __.

Ozone Layer.

The condition of the atmosphere that is TEMPORARY is referred to as __.

Weather.

The instrument used by meteorologists to determine atmospheric pressure is a __.

Barometer.

Cold air and warm air .

Sink, rise.

The total amount of heat that hits the surface of the Earth is called __.

Insolation.

The five layers of the atmosphere from highest to lowest include: __.

Exosphere, Thermosphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Troposphere.

The five main factors that affect weather include: __.

Solar Energy, Air Temperature, Air Pressure, Humidity, Wind Movement.