Atmosphere - earth n space science

What are the layers of the atmosphere from top to bottom?

Exosphere, Thermosphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Troposphere.

Where is the ozone layer located?

In the Stratosphere

What is the magnetosphere?

the magnetic field around Earth generated by its inner core

Where do auroras occur and why?

In the Thermosphere, due to solar wind interacting with the magnetosphere

How do ocean currents move in the Northern Hemisphere?

Clockwise

What are gyres?

Large circular ocean currents.

What is the difference between hot and cold currents?

hot currents are less dense and are at the top, cold currents are more dense and are at the bottom

How are tornadoes classified

E1 - weakest E5 - Strongest

What are the types of hurricane classifications?

Single, multi, supercells

What weather does a cold front bring?

Storms and cooler weather

What are the stages of a thunderstorm?

Cumulus, Mature, Dissipating

What are the types of lightning?

Cloud to Cloud, Cloud to Ground, Intra-Cloud, Heat Lightning, Ball Lightning

How does hail form?

In strong updrafts within thunderstorms.

What are the types of air masses based on location?

Arctic, Polar, Tropical, Equatorial

What is a stationary front?

A front that results in prolonged weather conditions.