Weather & Atmosphere Quiz

air pressure

wind direction

temperature

humidity

wind speed

Home of the ozone layer

Lowest pressure, almost outer space.

Hottest layer, auroras happen here.

Highest pressure, weather occurs here.

Coldest layer, meteors burn up 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

circular patterns of fluid movement

the rising of hot air above cooler air

heat energy

most last about 30 minutes, but can be longer

long period of low rainfall

water shortages

powerful, rotating columns of air that can reach 300mph

towering clouds, heavy rain, and lightning

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

usually last ten minutes or less

can be tracked for days in advance