Atmosphere Layers
This is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather happens.
troposphere
This tool measures wind speed.
anemometer
These clouds are fluffy and white.
cumulus clouds
This process changes liquid water into water vapor.
evaporation
This spinning column of air touches the ground.
tornado
This layer contains the ozone layer.
stratosphere
This tool measures air pressure.
barometer
These clouds are flat, gray, and often cover the sky.
stratus clouds
This process changes water vapor into liquid water.
condensation
This storm forms over warm ocean water.
hurricane
Meteors usually burn up in this layer.
mesosphere
This tool shows wind direction.
This tool shows wind direction.
These thin, wispy clouds are found high in the sky.
cirrus clouds
This is the main source of Earth’s heat energy.
insolation
Rain, snow, and sleet are all examples of this.
precipitation
Satellites are found in this outermost layer.
thermosphere
During the day, cool air moves from water toward land in this type of breeze.
sea breeze
This is the amount of water vapor in the air.
humidity
Warm air rises and cool air sinks during this process.
convection
Warm air rising quickly and cooling can form this type of storm.
thunderstorm
This is the blanket of gases surrounding Earth.
atmosphere
Earth’s rotation causes winds to curve in this effect.
Coriolis effect
This is the temperature at which condensation begins.
dew point
This temperature scale is most commonly used in science.
Celsius
Differences in temperature and pressure cause these winds near Earth’s surface.
surface winds