Sixth Grade Chapter 2 Vocab Flashcards

Front

The relatively thin layer of gases that forms Earth’s outermost layer.

Back

Atmosphere

Front

The pressure caused by the weight of a column of air pushing down on an area.

Back

Air pressure

Front

Elevation above sea level.

Back

Altitude

Front

The horizontal movement of air from an area of high pressure to an area of lower pressure.

Back

Wind

Front

Constant.

Back

Stable

Front

The continual movement of water among Earth’s atmosphere, oceans, and land surface through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

Back

Water cycle

Front

The process by which molecules at the surface of a liquid absorb energy to change to a gas.

Back

Evaporation

Front

The change in state from a gas to a liquid.

Back

Condensation

Front

The temperature at which condensation begins.

Back

Dew point

Front

The amount of water vapor in a given volume of air.

Back

Humidity