Elements of Weather
The amount of water vapor in the air.
Humidity
Moving air caused by differences in air pressure and temperature.
Wind
The transfer of heat through direct contact
Conduction
The first layer of the atmosphere that humans live in
Troposphere
This sphere contains all of the water on Earth
Hydrosphere
The weight of the air pressing down on the Earth. It changes with height and weather conditions.
Air pressure
Fast-moving air high up in the atmosphere that flows from west to east
Jet stream
The transfer of heat through flowing liquids or gases
Convection
The second layer of the atmosphere where planes fly
Stratosphere
This sphere contains all of the land on Earth
Geosphere
A large body of air that has the same temperature and moisture throughout. It can cover hundreds of miles.
Air mass
A cool wind that blows from the land to the sea at night when the land cools faster than the water.
Land breeze
Transfer of heat through waves or rays
Radiation
The third layer of the atmosphere where meteors burn up
Mesosphere
This sphere contains all of the ice on Earth
Cryosphere
An area where the air pressure is higher than the surrounding areas. It usually brings clear skies and calm weather.
High pressure system
A cool wind that blows from the sea to the land during the day when the land heats up faster than the water
Sea breeze
Energy that moves from something warmer to something cooler
Heat
The hottest layer of the atmosphere
Thermosphere
When water evaporates, it turns into water vapor that enters the air. What two spheres are interacting?
Hydrosphere and Atmosphere
An area where the air pressure is lower than the surrounding areas. It often brings clouds, wind, and storms.
Low pressure system
The way Earth's rotation causes winds and ocean currents to curve instead of going in a straight line
Coriolis effect
The flowing movement of liquids or gases caused by hot parts rising and cool parts sinking
Convection currents
The final layer of the atmosphere, blending with outer space
Exosphere
You're walking on a dirt trail surrounded by plants. What spheres are interacting?
Biosphere and Geosphere