Atmosphere
A Thin layer__that surrounds Earth.
Air
Extend through all levels, rain, and storm
Nimbus
Air pressure is caused by the___of the air above an area
weight
Air masses from when____sits over a region for many days.
Air
The____ cell is located between 0 to 30 latitude N/S.
Hadley
I support and protect life on Earth.
Atmosphere
High level, wispy, curly, composed of ice crystals.
Cirrus
Air Pressure____ with increasing altitude and increases with decreasing altitude.
decreases
Is a large body of air that has relatively uniform temperature and humidity.
Air mass
This cell is located between 30 to 60 latitude N/S.
Ferrel Cell
Controls weather patterns and influences local weather by transporting energy to different regions.
Atmosphere
Low level, layers like a blanket, composed of water droplets
Stratus
Is measured in the unit.
millibars
Continental forms over_________
land
This pole receive the least amount of sunlight.
Polar Cell
Lowest layer in the Atmosphere.
Troposphere
Mid level, fluffy dense, mostly composed of water droplets.
Cumulus
Is measured by using a _____.
Barometer
Forms over water, moist air
Maritime
Global winds that travel in higher altitudes from east to west.
Jet Streams
Cause the ______ in the upper atmosphere.
Aurora Borealis
The presence of ____clouds on a warm and humid summer morning followed by thunderstorms later in the day.
Altocumulus
Its less often measured in inches of____.
mercury
Forms close to the equator, warm air
Equatorial
Because Earth rotates the wind is curve. This is know as the.......
Coriolis effect