CAP Aerospace Module
3 questions with 100%
correct answers 2024
ionosphere - answer a region of the atmosphere
where electrons are gained or lost
lapse rate - answer the rate of decrease with an
increase in height for pressure and temperature
mesosphere - answer a layer of the atmosphere
extending from abotu 30 to 50 miles
ozonosphere - answer a region of the atmosphere
where ozone is created
stratosphere - answer a layer of the atmosphere
extending form the tropopause to about 30 miles
thermosphere - answer a layer of the atmosphere
extending from 50 to about 300 miles
, tropopause - answer boundary between the
troposphere and the stratosphere
troposphere - answer first layer of the atmosphere
where most of the Earth's weather occurs
autumnal (fall) equinox - answer the time when the
sun's direct rays strike the equator resulting in day
and night of equal length, usually September 22nd
or 23rd
Coriolis Force - answer winds associated with the
Earth's rotation that deflect a freely-moving object
to the right in the Northern Hemisphere
doldrums - answer a global area of calm winds
jet stream - answer a strong wind that develops at
30,000-35,000 feet and moves as a winding road
across the US, generally from the west to the east
polar easterlies - answer global winds that flow
from the poles and move to the west
prevaling winds - answer global winds that move
toward the poles and appear to curve to the east
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