The Atmosphere Flashcards
The second lowest layer of the atmosphere
Stratosphere
The lowest layer of the atmosphere is
The troposphere
The third lowest layer of the atmosphere
Mesosphere
The highest layer of the atmosphere
Thermosphere
The lowest layer of the thermosphere
The ionosphere
The highest layer in the thermosphere
Exosphere
Air pressure is
The result of the weight of a column of air pushing down on an area
Closer to earth=
More air pressure
Farther from earth=
Less air pressure
Cool air _____
Sinks
Warmer air _____
Rises
The atmosphere is ______
Heavy
Wind is
The horizontal movement of air to an area of high pressure to an area or low pressure
The earth is heated by
The Suns rays
Winds are caused by
Differences in air pressure
What is a convection current
Warm air rises from the equator, and cold air sinks at the poles. Air blows form the equator and to the poles and back
What is the Coriolis effect
Because of earths rotation, global wind do not blow straight up and down from the equator. Winds are curved.northern hemisphere winds turn right, while Southern Hemisphere winds turn left
____ is a major factor in our weather
Heat
