Aerospace: CAP -Module 3 Questions
and Answers All Verified.
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
and Answers All Verified.
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
