Weather or not
The condition of the atmosphere at a particular place and time
what is weather
the presence and thickness of clouds
What is cloudiness
Thin and wispy like feathers;high up; usually means good weather
What is cirrus
precipitation is collected in locations such as oceans, rivers or underground
what is collection?
The four elements of weather
What is temperature, precipitation, wind speed and cloud cover?
The average weather conditions over a more extended period of time
What is climate
How far we can see
Visibility
Big and fluffy; often signs of fair weather; can sometimes turn into thunderstorms
What is cumulus
water vapor rises into the atmosphere, cools and condenses into clouds
What is condensation?
The outermost layer; merges with space
What is the exosphere?
How hot or cold it feel outside
What is temperature
The abundant gas that have a presence of 78%
What is nitrogen
Low and flat; bring steady rain or drizzle; make the day feel gloomy
What is Stratus
Water droplets fall back to Earth as forms of precipitation
What is precipitation?
High temperatures; thin air; important for communication and satellite technology
What is thermosphere?
Rain snow or other forms of water falling from the sky
What is precipitation
Oxygen is present at what percent?
What is 21
Movement of air masses
What is wind
When the sun heats the Earth's surface turning water into water vapor
What is evaporation?
Contains the ozone layer; protects us from UV radiation
What is stratosphere
The amount of moisture in the air
What is humidity
Forces exerted by the atmosphere
What is pressure
Up to 10 km. Weather occurs here
What is troposphere
The four forms of precipitation
What is snow, rain, sleet and hail?
protects Earth from space debris
What is Mesosphere?