Module 3- Earth's Systems

Front

A large body of air where there is the same temperature and moisture content throughout.

Back

Air Mass

Front

How much the air above you weighs.

Back

Air Pressure

Front

An instrument used to measure wind speed.

Back

Anemometer

Front

A mixture of gasses that surrounds a planet or moon.

Back

Atmosphere

Front

An instrument that measures atmospheric pressure.

Back

Barometer

Front

A front that forms where cold air moves under warm air, which is less dense, and pushes the warm air up.

Back

Cold Front

Front

The change of state from a gas to a liquid.

Back

Condensation

Front

The transfer of thermal energy by the circulation or movement of a liquid or gas.

Back

Convection

Front

The curving of the path of a moving object due to Earth’s rotation.

Back

Coriolis Effect

Front

The relationship between the mass of the substance and how much space it takes up (volume).

Back

Density