Measure
What device is used to measure air pressure?
Barometer
What is the name of the layer of atmosphere where weather happens?
Troposphere
When ice crystals in the clouds join together and fall to the earth it is called:
SNOW
Describe Status clouds
wide thin layers of clouds that form at lower altitudes.
Condensed water vapor or ice crystals will form....?
CLOUDS
What device is used to measure wind direction?
Weather Vane
What is the layer of atmosphere where planes mostly fly?
Stratosphere
When water droplets in the clouds join together to form larger drops and fall to the ground in liquid- this is called?
Rain
Describe Cirrus Clouds
Thin, wispy clouds, sometimes called mares' tails
Warm air ________, Cool air _________.
What device measures wind direction?
Anemometer
What is our atmosphere?
The blanket of gases that surround the planet.
When raindrops fall through the air that is below freezing, this is called?
SLEET
Fluffy, cotton-like clouds that indicate fair weather
A large body of air that has about the same temperature and moisture is called ?
Air Mass