Weather
Person who predicts the weather
meteorologist
What units does a thermometer measure?
degrees (F and C)
A thermometer measures this...
temperature
An envelope of gases surrounding the earth or other planets
atmosphere
What is the final layer?
exosphere
What are weather factors?
temperature, humidity, pressure, wind
What units does a hygrometer measure?
percentages
A barometer measures this...
air pressure
How many layers of atmosphere are there?
5
Is the thermosphere hot or cold?
HOT
Define weather
What units does a barometer measure?
millibars
A compass measures this...
wind direction
This gas is the highest percentage in the troposphere.
Nitrogen
Name 2 facts about the thermosphere
1) has the ionosphere
2)very hot
What is climate?
weather conditions in an area in general calculated over a long period of time
What units does a anemometer measure?
miles per hour
A anemometer measures this...
wind speed
What occurs in the troposphere and what layer is it?
weather and first layer
Planes fly in this layer of the atmosphere
stratosphere
What is meteorology?
the study of weather
What units does a compass measure?
direction- N, S, E, W
A hygrometer measures this...
relative humidity
This layer burns up meteors before they reach the stratosphere
mesosphere
Why is the ionosphere important to us?
radio waves, internet