Cerebral Stretch #77 Explain why the top of the mesosphere is colder than the top of the troposphere? Think about the characteristics of both of these layers to decide. Use the words density and air pressure in your explanation. Make the distinction that the particles are far apart in the mesosphere so they can’t transfer energy – question 15 on quiz – not fewer gasses but spread out

Cerebral Stretch #78 List and give example of 1.conduction, 2.convection and 3.radiation and explain each of them with words or pictures.

Cerebral Stretch #79 Explain why it is more difficult to breathe on top of a mountain than at sea level. Use the words density and air pressure in your explanation.

Cerebral Stretch #80 List the three different wind patterns that are shown in both the northern and southern hemispheres. Start at the poles and work toward the equator.

Cerebral Stretch #80 Doldrums, horse latitudes, trade winds, westerlies, polar easterlies, -with arrows List the three different wind patterns that are shown in both the northern and southern hemispheres. Start at the poles and work toward the equator.

Cerebral Stretch #81 Watch the video linked below to learn about how the atmospheric currents are tracked. What does the tan color represent? What was unusual about hurricane Ophelia 3-5. List at least 3 other things you learned from the video. 2017 Hurricanes and Aerosols Simulation

1.Explain what is happening , 2.when it occurs and 3.why. Cerebral Stretch #82 1.Explain what is happening , 2.when it occurs and 3.why.

Cerebral Stretch #83 The US receives wind from _______________. Pressure differences are caused by ________. The equator gets____________sunlight. The poles receive _____________ sunlight. Global winds should flow N to S, but are bent by ___.

Cerebral Stretch #84 What causes wind? If we have a warm sunny day at the beach and then it cools off and rains, why does the wind first blow towards the land and then blow towards the sea?