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The Atmosphere
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atmosphere | The layer of gases that surround Earth. |
| Ozone | A form of oxygen with three oxygen atoms in each molecule. |
| Water Vapor | Water in the form of a gas. |
| Density | Mass divided by volume. |
| Barometer | An instrument used to measure air pressure. |
| Troposphere | The layer of the atmosphere in which weather occurs. |
| Mesosphere | The layer of the atmosphere that protects us from meteoroids. |
| Ionosphere | The layer of the atmosphere that reflects radio waves. |
| Stratosphere | The layer of the atmosphere between the troposphere and the mesosphere. |
| Photochemical Smog | Air pollution that comes from the interaction of pollutants and sunlight. |
| Weather | The condition of Earth’s atmosphere at a particular place and time. |
| Pressure | Force per unit area. |
| Pollutants | Harmful particles and gases in the air. |