click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Atmosphere
Topic Two, Lesson 1: The Atmosphere Around You
Term | Definition |
---|---|
atmosphere | the relatively thin layer of gases that form Earth's outermost layer. |
air pressure | the pressure caused by the weight of column of air pushing down on an area. |
altitude | elevation above sea level. |
wind | the horizontal movement of air from an area of high pressure to an area of a lower pressure. |
stable | constant or about the same. |
weather | current conditions in the atmosphere for a particular time and place |
climate | long term pattern of weather in a region, typically averaged over 30 years |