Sopisa Science Chapter 11 Flashcards
1
Q
The blanket of air
A
atmosphere
2
Q
The layer that closest to Earth’s surface
A
troposphere
3
Q
The weight of the atmosphere pressing down on earth
A
air pressure
4
Q
A wind that results from a local difference in temperature
A
local wind
5
Q
Global wind that always blow from the same direction
A
prevailing wind
6
Q
The process of water continuously move from Earth’s surface to atmosphere and back to earth
A
water cycle
7
Q
Liquid water change to gas
A
evaporation
8
Q
The amount of vapor in the air
A
Humidity
9
Q
Water change from a gas to liquid
A
Condensation
10
Q
The water that fall from the sky.
Snow,Rain,Sleet,Hail
A
Precipitation
11
Q
Measure air temperature
A
Thermometer
12
Q
Measure humidity
A
Hygrometer
13
Q
Measure air pressure
A
Barometer
14
Q
Measure wind speed
A
Anemometer
15
Q
Measure wind direction
A
Wind vane
