Meteorology

2. Gas in the stratosphere that absorbs harmful UV radiation
3. (2 words)Energy from the sun that travels as electromagnetic waves
5. Long-term patterns of temperature and precipitation in a region
6. Boundary between the troposphere and stratosphere
9. Tiny particles and gases that surround Earth
15. Process where energy is taken in by a substance
16. (2words)Measure of the force exerted by air molecules
17. Layer of the atmosphere where all weather occurs
19. Atmospheric layer containing ions that reflect radio waves and produce the northern lights

1. Movement of heat in fluids caused by density differences
4. Condition of the atmosphere at a particular place and time
7. Atmospheric layer closest to outer space
8. The fraction of sunlight reflected by a surface
10. (2 words)Warming of Pacific Ocean waters near the equator
11. Process where particles spread light in different directions, causes red sunsets and blue skies
12. (2 words)Cooling of Pacific Ocean waters near the equator
13. (2words)Giant ocean current that warms the eastern United States
14. Process where light bounces off a surface
18. Study of Earth’s atmosphere and weather patterns