greenhouse gases
what are greenhouse gases
gases in Earth's atmosphere that trap heat and cause the greenhouse effect, which warms the planet's surface.
What is air pressure?
the force exerted by the weight of air molecules in the atmosphere on everything they touch
What is an air mass
a large body of air with uniform temperature and humidity, extending for hundreds or thousands of miles horizontally and potentially reaching high into the atmosphere
what is an thunderstorm
a rain shower accompanied by lightning and thunder
what was kamrin's lesson about?
air masses
"What are some ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?".
transition to renewable energy sources like solar and wind, improve energy efficiency in homes and buildings, and adopt low-carbon transportation methods like electric vehicles, public transit, or walking and biking
What is counterclockwise?
the direction of circular motion that is the reverse of how the hands on a clock move
What is humidity?
a measure of the amount of invisible water vapor in the air
What is a anemometer?
an instrument used to measure wind speed and sometimes wind direction
what was emileigh and ava's lesson about?
air pressure
What is the greenhouse effect?
a natural process where certain gases in the Earth's atmosphere trap heat from the sun, warming the planet to a temperature suitable for life.
What is the Coriolis effect?
the apparent deflection of objects moving over the Earth's surface due to the planet's rotation
What is its source region
an extensive area of land or water where an air mass originates and develops its temperature and humidity characteristics
what is a meteorologist
A scientist who studies the earth's atmosphere to observe, understand, and forecast weather and climate.
what was tanvi's lesson about?
meteorological events
which gases are considered greenhouse gases
Water vapor (H2O)
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Methane (CH4)
Nitrous oxide (N2O)
Ozone (O3)
What is a high-pressure system?
an area of the atmosphere with higher pressure than its surroundings
What is a maritime air mass
a large body of air that forms over a large body of water, like an ocean
What is the layer of gases that surrounds Earth?
the atmosphere
what was Emmanuel's lesson about?
weather patterns
what is the chemical compound and what is methanes main use
its made of 4 hydrogen molecules and 1oxygen and is used in gas for cars
What is a low-pressure system?
a region where the atmospheric pressure is lower than the surrounding areas, causing air to move inward and upward
What is a continental air mass
a large body of air that forms over the interior of a continent and is characterized by dry conditions because land does not hold as much moisture as the ocean
what is a cold front
the leading edge of a cold air mass that is moving into and replacing a warmer air mass
what was Davidson's lesson about?
greenhouse gases