Understanding Air: An Investigation into Atmospheric Science and Weather Dynamics
This investigation explores the fundamental concepts of air, atmosphere, and meteorology. It defines key terms like pressure, compressed air, and severe weather, emphasizing their impact on weather forecasting. The study highlights the gases that make up our atmosphere, including nitrogen and oxygen, and discusses variable gases like carbon dioxide and water vapor. By understanding weather factors and the role of meteorologists, we gain insights into the scientific study of weather patterns. Equip yourself with knowledge about these essential concepts that affect our daily lives.
Understanding Air: An Investigation into Atmospheric Science and Weather Dynamics
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Presentation Transcript
What is Air? Investigation 1 & 2
WORD BANK • Pressure (n)– the push when compressed air pushes back • Compressed (v. adj.)– forced into a smaller space
WORD BANK • Atmosphere – the gases surrounding earth • Meteorology – the scientific study of Earth’s weather • Meteorologist – a person who studies the weather • Severe Weather – weather that is dangerous or causes damage • Forecast – a prediction about what kind of weather to expect • Weather factors – properties of air that affect weather
WORD BANK • Matter – the substance things are made of (like atoms, molecules) • Mass – the amount of matter in an object • Weight – the force an object exerts (puts out) because of gravity
NOTES • Two gases that are the most plentiful in the atmosphere: • Nitrogen (N2) • Oxygen (O2) • Two gases that are variable and only found in the troposphere: • Carbon Dioxide (CO2) • Water Vapor (H2O)
