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6.7b,d Atmosphere

Atmospheric Properties

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The atmosphere has physical characteristics. True
Temperature _____ as altitude increases in the lowest layer of the atmosphere. decreases
Moisture in the air is called _____. humidity
Air pressure _____ as altitude increases. decreases
Air flows from high pressure to ___________ pressure. low
Air is ____________ , moving and flowing easily. fluid
Air has mass and exerts ____________________ all around us. pressure
Air density is highest ______________. Near the surface of earth.
Atmospheric gases move from high-pressure to low-pressure areas. The larger the difference between the pressures, the faster the air moves. The rush of air we feel is what we call ______. wind
The amounts of _____ in the air, and the pressure of the air largely determine weather conditions. thermal energy and water vapor
Data on atmospheric characteristics can be _____ to predict weather. collected, analyzed, and used
In areas of _____ pressure, atmospheric gases are closer together. high
In areas of _____ pressure, atmospheric gases are spread apart. low
A thermometer measures.... temperature
An anemometer measures.... wind speed
A weather vane measures... wind direction
A rain guage measures... amount of precipitation
A hygrometer measures... humidity
A barometer measures... air pressure
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