weather<3 Flashcards
evaporation
when liquid turns into vapor (gas) this happens when there is an increase in energy.
condensation
when vapor turns into liquid this happens when there ids a decrease in energy.
precipitation
when water falls towards earth in the form of rain,snow,sleet,or hail
atmosphere
the different layers of mixed gasses that surround the earth
density
the amount of matter that can fit into a given space
mass
the amount of matter in a object is made up of / the amount of matter in an object measured in grams (g)
Model
in science a way of showing that something in order to be better understand how it works.
Troposphere
The layer of atmosphere closet’s to earth where weather happens.
Water vapor
Water as gas
Air parcel
An amount of air that m es in a unit
Energy
The ability to make things move
Tempature
A measure of how hot or cold something is
Transfer
To move one object to another or one place to another
Cloud
Liquid water droplets suspended in the air
Change
When something becomes different over time
Stability
When something stays mostly the same over time
Climate
The average weather in a particular region over many years.
Air
A mixture of gases that makes earth’s atmosphere
Permanent gases
Gas in the atmosphere In which the amount stays constant.
Variable gases
An atmospheric gas who amounts changes based on the environment.
Nitrogen
Colorless, odorless gas 78% of atmosphere
Oxygen
Makes up 21% of atmosphere used by all animals during cellular respiration
O-zone
Blocks ultraviolet rays from sun. Layer in atmosphere
Carbon dioxide
Green house gas given off by humans and by burning fossil fuels.
