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6.7b,d Atmosphere
Atmospheric Properties
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 collected, analyzed, and used to predict __________. | weather |
| A thermometer measures.... | temperature |
| An anemometer measures.... | wind speed |
| A hygrometer measures... | humidity |
| A barometer measures... | air pressure |