4th Grade Vocabulary Part Four Weather and Climate
Meteorology The study of weather http://www.click2weather.com/wxmap/710321/detail.html www.weather.com The study of weather
Weather The condition of Earth’s atmosphere at a certain time and place
Climate The pattern or cycle of weather conditions over large areas averaged over a long period of time
Gases in the Atmosphere Earth’s Atmosphere The layer of air surrounding Earth Allows living things to carry out their life processes Other gases include carbon dioxide and water vapor Gases in the Atmosphere Thermosphere - The layer farthest from the earth’s surface (top layer) - This layer is above the mesosphere - Space shuttle and satellites are found here Mesosphere - The layer in which the temperature is the coldest - This layer is above the stratosphere - Where most meteors burn up Stratosphere - The layer in which the ozone is found - This layer is above the troposphere - Weather balloons travel up to the Stratosphere Troposphere - The layer in which most weather happens - The layer in which most airplanes travel - This layer is closest to the earth’s surface Earth’s Surface
Meteorologist www.khou.com A person who studies weather conditions
Forecast A prediction of weather conditions for future days http://www.click2weather.com/wxmap/710321/detail.html