Weather & Atmosphere Quiz

air pressure

wind speed

temperature

wind direction

humidity

Coldest layer, meteors burn up here.

Highest pressure, weather occurs here.

Lowest pressure, almost outer space.

Home of the ozone layer

Hottest layer, auroras happen here.

Air pressure is higher at lower altitudes.

Air density is lower at lower altitudes.

There is more space between air molecules at higher altitudes.

As altitude increases, pressure decreases.

Sunglasses

Umbrella

Winter Coat

heat energy

the rising of hot air above cooler air

circular patterns of fluid movement

most last about 30 minutes, but can be longer

usually last ten minutes or less

water shortages

towering clouds, heavy rain, and lightning

powerful storms that form over warm ocean water, can be 300 miles wide

powerful, rotating columns of air that can reach 300mph

long period of low rainfall

can be tracked for days in advance