Vocab 1
_____________ is the mixture of gas surrounding the Earth.
air
The dots represent air _____________ in the syringe and air particles outside the syringe.
particles
Which layer marks the transition into outer space
Exosphere
If I were to increase the volume of a container, what would happen to the air pressure?
decrease
What is the height above sea level called?
Altitude
Out of the ordinary or extreme weather conditions are called ________________________.
Severe Weather
When the plunger is pushed down it causes the air in the syringe to __________.
compress
The thickest and hottest layer
thermosphere
When particles collide with each other or their container it creates
Air pressure
The movement of air from high pressure to low pressure
wind
________________ is the force exerted on a surface by the mass of the air above it
air pressure
This weather tool is used by meteorologists to measure the pressure of the atmosphere.
barometer
Weather happens in this layer
Troposphere
When air is compressed in a syringe, the particles do not change size, but they do move much closer to each other. This causes the air pressure to do what?
increase
Air always flows from areas of ________ pressure toward areas ________ pressure.
High to Low
__________________ is the state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc
weather
This word means the movement of warm fluid
convection
Stratosphere
If I increased the heat of a container, what would happen to the air pressure?
increase
Why does warm air rise?
It is less dense than cold air
The amount of water vapor in the air
Humidity
This form of energy comes from heat and can cause particles to move faster and spread out.
Thermal Energy
Which layer can meteors (shooting Stars) be seen in?
Mesosphere
What causes a bag of chips to expand as you go up a mountain?
Air pressure inside the bag becomes greater than outside the bag.
What direction does wind typically move and why is it important that we know what direction the wind is blowing?
West to East. To have an idea what direction storms will move