Meterology

Atmosphere

layer of gases surrounding the earth

Atmosphere is made up of ___ and ___

78% Nitrogen and 21% Oxygen

Humidtity

Amount of moisture in the air

Which temperature has the potential to hold more water

hot air

Why can hot air hold more water?

The hot air molecules are bouncing around.

Clouds

A collection of small water droplets (or ice crystals in cold climates) that are light enough to be suspended in air.

Liquid water ____ into ____/___ that suspend into air

water droplets; water droplets/ ice crystal

1st Step of Cloud Formation

Liquid water evaporates into water vapor and rises

2nd Step of Cloud Formation

Once air becomes cold enough, the water vapor join together and condense into water droplets

High pressure, what would you usually see?

Calm and sunny skies

Which way does high pressure air go?

Down and out

Low pressure, what would you usually see?