Study Guide - Meteorology - Atmosphere
Key Terms: Understand the definitions of the following terms and be able to use them in an appropriate sentence.
  • Weather:
  • Climate:
  • Ozone:
  • Nitrogen Cycle:
  • Atmospheric Pressure:
  • Scattering:
  • Electromagnetic Spectrum:
  • Conduction:
  • Convection:
  • Coriolis Effect:
Major Concepts: Demonstrate your mastery of the following concepts.
  • Composition of the Atmosphere: List the major components of the earth's atmosphere.

 

 

  • Atmospheric Oxygen: Describe the pattern of oxygen production and it's use in the atmosphere.

 

 

  • Atmospheric Pressure: Describe atmospheric pressure, how it's measured and the factors that contribute to it changing.

 

 

  • Atmospheric Layers: List the layers of the atmosphere from closest to the surface to furthest away.

 

 

  • The Greenhouse Effect: Give a detailed description of the greenhouse effect, include illustrations, it's effect on the earth's atmosphere.

 

 

  • Global Winds: Draw a map of the earth labeling the major wind belts.