Layers of the Atmosphere
Closest layer of the Earth's atmosphere
What is the Troposphere?
Appear featherlike, high in the sky
What are cirrus clouds?
constantly blow over a certain part of the world
What are prevailing winds?
measures humidity (water vapor)
What is the hygrometer?
predicted weather based on observations
What is forecast?
Outermost layer of the atmosphere
What is the Exosphere?
Brings light rain, drizzle
What are stratus clouds?
strong winds blow 6 miles above earth
What are jet streams?
tells wind direction
What is a wind vane?
moving air
What is wind?
Purpose of ozone gas/ozone layer
What is it protects us from the sun's UV rays and other solar radiation?
Fair and pleasant weather
What are cumulus clouds?
moderate winds that blow towards the equator
What are trade winds?
measures wind speed
people who study weather
What are meteorologists?
Layers of the atmosphere in order from earth to outer space
What are the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere?
Fog
What are stratus clouds?
winds you feel every day in a certain place
What are local winds?
measures amount of precipitation
What is a rain gauge?
condition of the atmosphere of a certain place/time
What is weather?
Job of the Earth's atmosphere
What is to protect us from dangerous UV rays from the sun, keep Earth's temperature perfect for plants/animals, and have life on our planet?
Thunderstorms, tornadoes
uneven heating of earth's atmosphere
What is the cause of wind?
measures air pressure
What is a barometer?
area's pattern of weather over a long period of time
What is climate?