Insulation
The solar energy that reaches a planet is called
Equator
Sunlight strikes at the most vertical angle at or near the
Atmosphere
Includes all the gases that surround earth
troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere
what are the layers of the atmosphere?
Troposphere
The layer of the atmosphere closest to earth
Weather
The condition of the troposphere at a particular time and place
Temperature, wind, and cloud cover
Factors that affect weather
Atmospheric pressure
The force put on a given area by the weight of the air above it is called air pressure or... Air exerts air pressure in all directions
Volume, temperature, and height - Water vapor
Variables that affect air pressure include ... above earth surfaceAnd the amount of... In the air
Volume
The measure of how much space and object takes up
Altitude
The height above earth surface, measured from sea level
Humidity
Amount of water vapor in the air
Hygrometer
measuring instrument for measuring the relative humidity of the atmosphere
Relative humidity
Measures the amount of water vapor in the air compared to the total amount The air could hold at that temperature
Decreases
As the volume of a container increases or as the temperature increases or as the humidity increases, the air pressure
Barometer
A tool used to measure air pressure
Global wind
Blows steadily over long distances in a predictable direction
Coriolis effect
Describes the change in the direction of something on or above earths surface due to earths rotation
Dense
Cold air is more..., Or packed with particles, than warm air. Cold air sinks, and warm air rises
Seabreeze
Movement of air from water to the land
Land breeze
Movement of air from the land to the water
Weathervane and windsock
Instruments that tell the direction the wind is blowing
Anemometer
Measures windspeed using three or 4 cups that rotate when the wind blows
High - low
Air moves from areas of... Pressure to areas of... Pressure
Isobar
A line on a map that helps make air pressure patterns easier to see. They help scientist to estimate when speed.
air masses
Large region of the atmosphere in which the air has Similar properties throughout
Front
Air masses meet at a ...,The boundary between two air masses
Cold front
Where cold air moves in under a warm air mass, which usually brings brief, heavy storms
Stationary front
A boundary between two different air masses were neither one is strong enough to replace the other
Weather map
Shows the weather in a specific area at a specific time
Meteorologist
Scientist who study earths atmosphere and weather
Insulation
The solar energy that reaches a planet is called
Equator
Sunlight strikes at the most vertical angle at or near the
Atmosphere
Includes all the gases that surround earth
troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere
what are the layers of the atmosphere?
Troposphere
The layer of the atmosphere closest to earth
Weather
The condition of the troposphere at a particular time and place
Temperature, wind, and cloud cover
Factors that affect weather
Atmospheric pressure
The force put on a given area by the weight of the air above it is called air pressure or... Air exerts air pressure in all directions
Volume, temperature, and height - Water vapor
Variables that affect air pressure include ... above earth surfaceAnd the amount of... In the air
Volume
The measure of how much space and object takes up
Altitude
The height above earth surface, measured from sea level
Humidity
Amount of water vapor in the air
Hygrometer
measuring instrument for measuring the relative humidity of the atmosphere
Relative humidity
Measures the amount of water vapor in the air compared to the total amount The air could hold at that temperature
Decreases
As the volume of a container increases or as the temperature increases or as the humidity increases, the air pressure
Barometer
A tool used to measure air pressure
Global wind
Blows steadily over long distances in a predictable direction
Coriolis effect
Describes the change in the direction of something on or above earths surface due to earths rotation
Dense
Cold air is more..., Or packed with particles, than warm air. Cold air sinks, and warm air rises
Seabreeze
Movement of air from water to the land
Land breeze
Movement of air from the land to the water
Weathervane and windsock
Instruments that tell the direction the wind is blowing
Anemometer
Measures windspeed using three or 4 cups that rotate when the wind blows
High - low
Air moves from areas of... Pressure to areas of... Pressure
Isobar
A line on a map that helps make air pressure patterns easier to see. They help scientist to estimate when speed.
air masses
Large region of the atmosphere in which the air has Similar properties throughout
Front
Air masses meet at a ...,The boundary between two air masses
Cold front
Where cold air moves in under a warm air mass, which usually brings brief, heavy storms
Stationary front
A boundary between two different air masses were neither one is strong enough to replace the other
Weather map
Shows the weather in a specific area at a specific time
Meteorologist
Scientist who study earths atmosphere and weather