What are the 5 layers of the atmosphere?
1. Troposphere
2. Stratosphere
3. Mesosphere
4. Thermosphere
5. Exosphere
What is the significance of the Troposphere?
The Troposphere is the first layer of the earth's atmosphere and consists of most of the weather that occurs.
Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere has the ozone layer?
The Stratosphere
What are the three primary gases in the earth's atmosphere?
1. Nitrogen
2. Oxygen
3. Argon
What is an air parcel?
An imaginary parcel of air where basic properties of atmospheric air may be assigned.
What is "Standard Atmosphere?"
The average conditions throughout the atmosphere.
15 degrees Celsius, 29.92 in/mg (Inches/Mercury.)
What are the three temperature scales, and which one is not used in meteorology?
1. Kelvin (Not used.)
2. Fahrenheit
3. Celsius
What are the primary methods of heat transfer?
1. Radiation (Emission of heat.)
2. Convection (Transfer of heat through a fluid.)
3. Conduction (Transfer of heat through a solid object.)
What is the primary function of the Ozone Layer
The Ozone layer absorbs most of the sun's ultraviolet radiation.
What is the average air pressure at sea level?
1013.25 hPa