Atmosphere
This layer of the atmosphere is closest to the earth
Troposphere
What do we call it when water changes from a gas to a liquid?
Condensation
Where does the earth's heat come from
The Sun
Cool air has this kind of pressure
High Pressure
This type of cloud is found highest in the sky
Cirrus
This is a strong stream of wind 6-9 miles above the earth's surface that flows at 100-250 mph
Jet Stream
Any type of water falling from the sky is called what?
Precipitation
What effect is caused by warm air overland being replaced by cool air from over water?
Sea Breeze effect
Warm air has this kind of pressure
Low pressure
Large fluffy clouds are known as what?
Cumulus
This is the highest layer of the atmosphere
Exosphere
Water given off by plants is known as?
Transpiration
This tool is used to measure temperature
Thermometer
Does cool air sink or rise?
Sinks
Low, stormy looking clouds are called what?
Ionosphere
When water goes directly from solid to gas it is known as what?
Sublimation
This type of map shows patterns of temperature across a region
Isotherm map
This tool is used to measure air pressure
Barometer
This type of cloud contains small ice crystals
Cirrus
Airplanes fly in this layer of atmosphere
Stratosphere
During evaporation water changes from which state to which state?
Liquid to gas
Name the two main measurement systems for temperature
Fahrenheit and Celsius
Isobar Map
Which type of clouds are most likely to lead to precipitation?
Stratus