Atmosphere & Climate: 18 flashcards

1. Match the following layers of the atmosphere with their key features: 1. Troposphere 2. Stratosphere 3. Mesosphere 4. Thermosphere A. Ozone layer B. Weather phenomena C. Meteorites burn up D. Auroras occur

2. True or False: Temperature decreases with altitude in both the troposphere and the mesosphere.

3. One-word answer: The layer of the atmosphere where most weather phenomena occur.

4. Match the following gases with their approximate percentage in the atmosphere: 1. Nitrogen 2. Oxygen 3. Argon 4. Carbon Dioxide A. 0.93% B. 78% C. 0.04% D. 21%

5. True or False: The exosphere is the layer where most meteorites burn up.

6. One-word answer: The term for the incoming solar energy intercepted by the Earth.

7. Match the following temperature zones with their locations: 1. Torrid Zone 2. North Temperate Zone 3. Frigid Zone A. Between Tropic of Cancer and Arctic Circle B. Between Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn C. Beyond Arctic Circl…

8. True or False: High-pressure areas are associated with cloudy skies and wet weather.

9. One-word answer: The local wind that blows from sea to land during the day.

10. Match the following traditional Indian seasons with their Gregorian months: 1. Vasanta 2. Varshā 3. Sharad 4. Hemanta A. September-October B. March-April C. July-August D. November-December

11. True or False: The south-west monsoon blows from land to sea during June to September.

12. One-word answer: The Arabic word from which 'monsoon' is derived, meaning 'season'.

13. Match the following wind speeds with their common effects: 1. Calm (0-1 km/hr) 2. Light breeze (6-11 km/hr) 3. Strong breeze (39-49 km/hr) 4. Storm (103-117 km/hr) A. Large branches sway B. Smoke rises vertically C. Widespread damage…

14. True or False: The north-east monsoon brings rainfall to most parts of India.

15. One-word answer: The phenomenon of colourful lights seen near the poles, called Aurora Borealis in the Northern Hemisphere.

16. Match the following elements of weather and climate with their descriptions: 1. Humidity 2. Precipitation 3. Atmospheric pressure 4. Wind A. Movement of air from high to low pressure B. Presence of water vapour in air C. Weight of ai…

17. True or False: Climate refers to the average weather conditions of a place over a period of thirty years or more.

18. One-word answer: The total greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere as a result of human activities.