the layers
This is the lowest layer of the atmosphere, where all of Earth's weather occurs.
What is the troposphere
The conditions of the atmosphere at a particular time and place are called this.
What is weather
In the troposphere, the temperature does this as you increase in altitude.
What is decrease
This atmospheric effect traps heat and keeps Earth's temperatures stable enough to support life.
What is the greenhouse effect
The continuous movement of air molecules in the atmosphere is called this
What is wind
The ozone layer, which protects us from harmful UV radiation, is found in this layer.
What is the stratosphere
This long-term weather pattern of a region is influenced by factors like latitude, altitude, and proximity to water
What is climate
The temperature in this layer increases as you go higher because of the ozone layer
What is the stratosphere
The force of a column of air pushing down on Earth's surface is known as this.
What is air pressure
This phenomenon describes how Earth's rotation causes wind and ocean currents to curve
What is the Coriolis effect
This layer is where most meteors burn up, often creating a cold and beautiful light show.
What is the mesosphere
The transfer of heat by the movement of a heated fluid, such as air or water, is known as this.
What is convection
This is the name for the boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere, where temperatures stop dropping
What is the tropopause
This atmospheric layer protects us from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the Sun.
What is the ozone layer
These are large bodies of air with a similar temperature and moisture content
What are air masses
Satellites like the International Space Station orbit Earth in this extremely hot layer
What is the thermosphere
This effect is caused by Earth's rotation and causes winds and ocean currents to curve as they travel across the globe
What is the Coriolis effect
This is the coldest layer of the atmosphere, with temperatures dropping to around -90°C.
What is the mesosphere
This happens to the density and pressure of air as you increase your altitude.
What is a decrease
This fast-flowing, narrow air current is found in the upper atmosphere and can affect weather systems
What is the jet stream
This is the outermost layer of the atmosphere, where the air is very thin and gradually fades into space
What is the exosphere
A large body of air with similar temperature, humidity, and pressure is called this.
What is an air mass
Although this layer has extremely high temperatures, it would not feel hot to a person because the air is so thin
What is the thermosphere
This is the main reason why meteoroids burn up in the atmosphere instead of hitting Earth's surface.
What is friction
This is the term for the boundary between two different air masses
What is a front