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BEES M4L1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| radar | uses waves to find clouds and rain |
| thermosphere | the layer above the mesosphere where auroras happen |
| stratosphere | the layer above the troposphere where the ozone layer is found |
| atmosphere | the blanket of gases (air) that surrounds Earth pause the space between two layers of the atmosphere |
| troposphere | the layer closest to Earth where weather happens |
| altitude | height above Earth’s surface |
| weather | what the air is like at a certain place and time |
| mesosphere | the layer above the stratosphere where meteors burn up |
| air mass | a large body of air with the same temperature and moisture |
| front | the place where two different air masses meet |
| ozone layer | a layer of gas located in the stratosphere that protects us from harmful UV rays |
| air pressure | the push of air all around us |
| wind | air moving from one place to another |
| barometer | a tool that measures air pressure |
| weather balloon | a balloon that collects weather data |
| thermometer | a tool that measures temperature |
| rain gauge | a tool that measures how much rain falls |
| wind vane | a tool that shows wind direction |
| anemometer | a tool that measures wind speed |