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Weather_Unit_Review.docxLearning targets:
I can compare the five layers of the atmosphere
I can identify three ways energy is transferred in the atmosphere
I can break down how precipitation forms
Types of precipitation
I can describe cloud types and formation.
I can analyze how imbalances in the heating of Earth’s surface create air masses
Air mass types
Differential heating
I can compare the three major wind systems
I can draw the four types of fronts and the weather associated with them
I can distinguish between low and high pressure systems.
I can analyze a basic surface weather chart.
Answer each question and identify which learning target it goes with.
Weather Unit Review
The Atmosphere
1. What are the main layers of the Earth’s atmosphere? What are their thicknesses and average temperatures? Draw a graph showing each layer and the temperature.
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2. Of the layers listed above, put a TI beside the layers that have temperature inversions.
-what does temperature inversion mean?
3. Of the layers, which layer contains most of our Earth’s weather?
4. What is the Aurora Borealis and why does it appear?
5. The major methods of transferring heat in our atmosphere are
a. _______________ - definition-
b. _______________ - definition –
c. _______________ - definition –
6. Give an example of conduction, convection, and radiation in our atmosphere.
7. What do you think the Earth would look like if we didn’t have an atmosphere?
8. Where is the ozone layer found and what is its purpose?
9. What causes Earth’s winds?
10. What are the names of the main global winds?
11. There are two general types of winds-what are they and give an example
a. _______________
b. _______________
The Reason for the Seasons
12. The Earth has two major types of movement
a. ______________ caused by…
b. ______________ caused by…
13. What is the difference between an equinox and a solstice?
14. The major difference that makes winter colder and summer warmer is……
Meteorology
15. What do we call people that study and try to predict the weather?
16. What types of technology do meteorologists use to gather data and forecast the weather?
17. How does Doppler radar work?
18. What factors affect a region’s temperature?
19. What is the “rain shadow” effect?
20. What is the general definition of an airmass?
21. What are the four main types of fronts and the symbols that are used for them.
22. How do thunderstorms form?
23. Draw a picture of the air movement around a low pressure system and a high pressure system.
24. What type of instrument measures
a. Windspeed
b. Wind direction
c. Humidity
d. Temperature
25. What is an isobar?
26. What is an isotherm?
27. How are clouds classified?
28. What type of weather is associated with high pressure systems?
29. What type of weather is associated with low pressure systems?
30. What types of severe weather do we experience here in Colorado? How do they form?
