SCIENCE SOL BOOT CAMP Mr. Simmons Mr. Joyce

5) Exosphere — contains few particles that move into and from space. 4) Thermosphere —temperature increases with height. The temperatures can rise to 1,500 degrees C, but it would not feel warm because of the low air pressure in this layer. 3) Mesosphere —the layer in which most meteors burn up after entering Earth’s atmosphere and before reaching Earth’s surface. 2) Stratosphere —contains the ozone layer; the layer where volcanic gases can affect the climate. Aurora Borealis occurs here. 1) Troposphere —the layer closest to Earth’s surface in which all weather occurs. Our Atmosphere

SEASONS Axis Tilt - causes seasons to occur Equinox (equal amount of day/night sun/dark) … twice/year March & Sept Winter in the North Summer in the South

RAIN CLOUDS & WEATHER HOT AIR RISES Cool Air Sinks Creates WIND

TORNADOS “Tornado Alley” Cold Front meets Warm & Humid Air, pushes it upward Winds cause rotation of cloud

HURRICANES Warm water is necessary to supply Energy Gets weaker inland or over colder water Rotation of Earth creates spinning motion

Our Solar System

The ROCKY INNER PLANETS MERCURY VENUS EARTH MARS The ROCKY INNER PLANETS

The GASSY OUTER PLANETS NOT a planet? The GASSY OUTER PLANETS

Solar Eclipse Lunar Eclipse MOONS and ECLIPSES