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Meteorology
Air and Atmosphere
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Troposphere | Bottom layer of the atmosphere |
| Stratosphere | Second layer of the atmosphere |
| Mesosphere | Third layer of the atmosphere |
| Thermosphere | Top layer of the atmosphere |
| Atmosphere | Envelope of gases that surrounds the Earth |
| Doldrums | Area of low pressure around the equator |
| Horse Latitudes | Areas of high pressure at 30 degrees N and S |
| Wind | Horizontal movement of air due to differences in air pressure |
| Air Pressure | The force of the air pushing down on the Earth |
| Matter | Anything with mass and volume |
| Monsoons | Winds that change direction with the seasons |
| Bernoulli's Principle | High pressure tends to move toward low pressure |
| Coriolis Effect | The apparent curving of a path due to the Earth's rotation |
| Jet Stream | Fast moving current of air above the tropopause |
| Barometer | Instrument used to measure air pressure |