The lowest region of the atmosphere. Where we live and all whether takes place.

The envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet.

The layer of the Earth's atmosphere above the troposphere. Where the ozone is located.

The region of the Earth's atmosphere above the stratosphere and below the thermosphere.

The state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine wind, rain, etc.

A current of air, especially a natural one that moves along or parallel to the ground, moving from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure.

A volume of air defined by its temperature and water vapor content. Covers many hundreds or thousands of square miles, and adapt to the characteristics of the surface below them.

The boundary between two air masses that have different temperatures or humidity

The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period of time.

Term used to describe a gradual increase in the average temperature of the Earth's atmosphere and its oceans, a change that is believed to be permanently changing the Earth's climate.

Scientists who study the atmosphere. They examine its effects on the environment, predict the weather, or investigate climate trends.

Pufffy clouds that sometimes look like pieces of floating cotton.

Low-level cloud characterized by horizontal layering with a uniform base.

Thin, wispy clouds that usually from above 18,000 feet. These clouds are blown by strong westerly winds aloft into streamers known as mares tails.

Refers to a region of Earth's stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun's ultraviolet(UV) radiation.

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