Weather/climate
At the equator you get the maximum amount of this
Sun's rays
What percent of nitrogen is in the air?
78%
The greater the intensity of this the hotter the weather and climate tends to be warmer
Sunlight
The loss of water vapor from plants
transpiration
This moves air
wind
Weather is caused by unequal heat distribution in the
Atmosphere
This layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer. Planes also fly in this layer.
stratosphere
This factor affects our weather in Iowa by increasing the humidity in the air.
Plants
The change in state from a gas to a liquid.
condensation
This is the measure of the amount of moisture in the atmosphere
Humidity
Where do you get the MOST direct sunlight at on Earth? Bonus of 100 pts. How many hours
Equator and 12
This layer also consists of the ionosphere. Radio waves bounce off here and this is where auroras occur.
Thermosphere
This factor exerts a major influence on weather and climate by absorbing energy from the sun and releasing it over time and redistributing it through the action of....l
Ocean Currents
The flow of water across the earth's surface
runoff
The liquid or solid water that is returned to the earth's surface
precipitation
This factor reflects a great deal of incoming solar radiation.
Snow and Ice
The air molecules are closer together in this level and this is why the meteoroids can burn up when they hit this level. This leayer is the coldest layer and it contains strong winds
Mesosphere
This factor has a high specific heat compared to land. You must include both "items."
Distance from the ocean OR large bodies of water
This tool is used to measure air pressure
Barometer
The change from hot to cold is
temperature
This is the change from a sold to a liquid
melting
This is where our WEATHER occurs. Closest layer to the Earth.
Troposphere
These run north and south and at 30 Degrees you will most likely find a dessert.
Latitude/pressure belts
The change in state from a liquid to a gas.
evaporation
Force exerted by the weight of the atmosphere's gases pushing down on the earth
air pressure