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Density
an amount of mass in a given volume
Weather
the conditions in the atmosphere at a given place and time
atmosphere
the envelope that gases that surrounds the planet
Air pressure
the result of the weight of a column or air pushing on an area
Low air pressure
when the warm air rises up and creates clouds
high pressure
the cold air rushes down to the earth’s surface
Barometer
a tool that measures the air pressure
Altitude
the distance above sea level
Troposphere
a layer where the weather is
stratosphere
a layer that has the ozone layer which blocks some harmful radiation
Mesosphere
a layer that burns up space junk
thermosphere
the last layer pretty much space
Convection
heat transfer by the movement of a fluid
Conduction
heat transfer from direct touching
Radiation
The transfer of energy through rays, for example from the sun