Mesosphere - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The Earth - origin of Earth, oceans, life; the Earth's internal layers... - origin of Earth, oceans, life; the Earth's internal layers... Origin of Earth, Oceans, Life: • Earth: Supernova (explosion of a star-4.6 bya)- earth (nebula made of gas and dust) was formed 4.5 billion years ago. • Oceans: Volcanic expulsion, rained for thousands of years then hit by icy comets; volcanic outgassing and ice from comets • Life: 3.7 billion years ago life was created- animals have been arou...

ATSC 113 Midterm Exam Questions with All Correct Answers What are anabatic winds? - Answer- Warm updrafts rising along mountain slopes - usually more turbulent and irregular then mountain waves What are thermals? - Answer- The warm air that rises after the sun heats the air on the ground - helps provide lift fromt he rising air What are moutnain waves? - Answer- The oscillating wind that occurs after it travels over a moutain - can be fun to soar in but some moutnain waves can "b...

Where does majority of weather occur? - Troposphere How high is the troposphere in Polar regions? - 25,000 to 35,000 feet How high is the troposphere in Equatorial regions? - 50,000 to 60,000 feet What are the 4 levels of the atmosphere in order from the bottom up? - 1. Troposphere 2. Stratosphere 3. Mesosphere 4. Thermosphere

ISP 203B Exam 2 with Complete Solutions The Earth is made up of several systems. Which of the following systems have the most influence atmospheric hazards? A. Lithosphere B. Atmosphere C. Biosphere D. Hydrosphere E. Both B & D - ANS ️️ E. Both B & D The basics elements of weather are: A. Clouds and wind B. Energy and water C. Heat and pressure D. Temperature and shear - ANS ️️ B. Energy and water Approximately 30% of incoming solar radiation is reflected by Earth's albedo,...

Altimeter - Answer-An instrument that uses air pressure to record height, such as the height of an airplane. Anemometer - Answer-An instrument to measure wind speed. Angiosperm - Answer-A group of plants that produce seeds enclosed within an ovary, which may mature into a fruit. Annuals - Answer-Plants that die after one growing season. Asexual Reproduction - Answer-Reproduction involving ONE parent only. Atmosphere - Answer-The Earth's atmosphere is primarily nitrogen and oxygen...

Atmosphere Complex mixture of molecules and atoms Gaseous Makeup of the Atmosphere Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon, Carbon Dioxide Different Layers of the Atmosphere Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere Sublimation Solid to gas/vapor Gas/vapor to solid Evaporation Liquid to gas/vapor Condensation Gas/vapor to liquid Any precipitation Melting Solid to liquidFreezing Liquid to solid Saturation The amount of water the atmosphere can hold Humidity The measure of water in the atmosph...

What are the 4 layers of the atmosphere? correct answers 1. Troposphere 2. Stratosphere 3. Mesosphere 4. Thermosphere What part of the atmosphere do we live in? correct answers The Troposphere What "lids" separate each layer of the atmosphere? correct answers 1. Tropopause 2. Stratopause 3. Mesopause 4. Thermopause What is the standard lapse rate of the troposphere? correct answers 6.5ºC/1000m. or 3.6ºF/100ft. Why do we have seasons? correct answers The seasons are regulate...

WGU C165 Integrated Physical Sciences Final Competency Certification Study Guide Exam Questions with Certified for Accuracy Answers 2024/2025 This gas is generally not reactive and is the most abundant in the atmosphere. - correct answer Nitrogen This gas is used by plants to make organic compounds. - correct answer Carbon Dioxide This gas also exists as a solid and liquid at Earth temperature and cycles between the atmosphere, land, and oceans. - correct answer Water Vapor Describe ...

layers of atmosphere (in order) - correct answertroposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere describe temperature changes that take place from one layer of atmosphere to the next - correct answertroposphere-temp decreases, as altitude increases stratosphere-temp increases as alt. increases, mesosphere-temp decreases as alt increases thermosphere-temp increases as alt increases What major factor influences temperature change in each atmospheric layer? - correct answeraltitude A...

APES Unit 4 ReviewWeather - correct answer Short-term conditions of the atmosphere in a local area Climate - correct answer Average weather over a long period (several decades) Trophosphere - correct answer Layer of Earth closest to earth; densest; where weather occurs Stratosphere - correct answer Layer of Earth next closest to earth; next densest; contains ozone layer Mesosphere - correct answer Layer of Earth 3rd closest to earth Thermosphere - correct answer Layer of Ear...