Layer above the tropopause that contains the ozone layer

Layer above the stratopause

Layer above the mesopause and contains the ionosphere

Outermost layer of Earth's atmosphere and is thought of as the transitional region between Earth's atmosphere and outer space

The transfer of thermal energy by electromagnetic waves

The transfer of thermal energy between objects when their atoms or molecules collide

The transfer of thermal energy by the movement of heated material from one place to another

An increase in temperature with height in an atmospheric layer

The amount of water vapor in the atmosphere at a given location on Earth's surface

Process that occurs when the amount of water vapor in a volume of air has reached the maximum amount possible for that temperature

The amount of water vapor in a volume of air relative to the amount of water vapor needed for that volume of air to reach saturation

Temperature to which air must be cooled at constant pressure to reach saturation

The extra thermal energy contained in water vapor compared to liquid water

Small particle in the atmosphere around which water droplets can form

Process that occurs when an air mass is forced to rise over a topographic barrier

All forms of water that fall from clouds to the ground

Process that occurs when cloud droplets collide and join together to form a larger droplet

Low level clouds that are puffy and lumpy-looking (occur below 2000 meters)

Low level cloud that are layered and sheetlike that covers much or all of the sky in a given area (occur below 2000 meters)

High level clouds made up of ice crystals and have a wispy, indistinct appearance (occur above 6000 meters)

Most of Earth's atmosphere is composed of

Ozone in Earth's atmosphere is important because it

The energy that drives the water cycle comes from the

The constant movement of water between the atmosphere and Earth's surface is

The process of water changing from a liquid to a gas is

When cloud droplets combine to form larger drops, they fall to Earth as

True or False : Air is denser near Earth's surface than high in the atmosphere

True or False : Particles of air in the atmosphere exert pressure on Earth's surface

True or False : Air pressure is greater at the top of a mountain than at lower elevations

True or False : Wind is the movement of air from an area of low to high pressure

What is the relative humidity of fully saturated air?

Water vapor in the atmosphere is the source of

The amount of energy that atmosphere absorbs depends in part on its level of

Solid particles in the atmosphere include salt and

Which layer of the atmosphere contains concentrated ozone

Which layer of the atmosphere is just above the stratosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere is where weather occurs?

Which layer of the atmosphere is the outermost layer?

When does conduction occur in the atmosphere?

When does convection occur in the atmosphere?

When does radiation occur in the atmosphere?

When condensation takes place, _____ is released and _____ the air.

What two factors are clouds classified by?

Dust and sea salt are examples of _____ that aid in the formation of cloud droplets

In orographic lifting, clouds form when moist winds

Temperature in the troposphere ______ as altitude increases

Temperature in the stratosphere ______ as altitude increases

Temperature in the mesosphere ______ as altitude increases

Temperature in the thermosphere ______ as altitude increases

Adiabiatic heating occurs when air is ______.

Adiabiatic cooling occurs when air is ______.

As temperature increases, pressure ______.

As temperature decreases, pressure ______.

As temperature decreases, density ______.

As temperature increases, density ______.

How are clouds formed?