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Test your knowledge on Earth's spheres and atmospheric science concepts! Identify gas composition, atmospheric layers, temperature trends, seasons, convection cells, wind patterns, and distinction between weather and climate with examples. Enhance your understanding with diagrams and explanations.
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Climate Change Quiz #1 Spheres of the Earth and Atmospheric Science
If I were a molecule of water what sphere(s) could I potential be found within? • ~ 99.03% of the atmosphere is comprised of these 2 gases • Name the layers of the atmosphere from the lowest to the highest in altitude. • Describe/illustrate the trend seen in temperatue as you increase altitude. • Draw a picture of which explains the reason for the seasons. • What is a convection cell? Describe 2 examples of convection cells within the earth’s system. A picture may help! • What is the apparent wind pattern in the northern hemisphere? What is the name of the phenomenon associated with this observation. • Describe the difference between weather and climate and provide an example of each to support your claim.