Properties of the Atmosphere Crossword

Can be measured in Fahrenheit, Celsius, and Kelvins
The United State uses this temperature scale
pressure exerted on a surface by the weight of the atmosphere above the surface
Air pressure is often measure in this
The density and pressure of the layers of the atmosphere decreases as this increases.
increase in temperature with height in an atmospheric layer.
movement of air
amount of water vapor in the atmosphere at a given location on Earth’s surface.
occurs when the amount of water vapor is a volume of air has reached the maximum amount possible for that temperature.
The amount of water vapor in a volume of air relative to the amount of water vapor needed for that volume of air to reach saturation is called
The extra thermal energy contained in water vapor compared to liquid water
A process in which temperature changes without the addition or removal of thermal energy from a system is called a ___________ process
temperature to which air must be cooled at constant pressure to reach saturation.