This chapter reviews alternative energy sources, including nuclear, solar, wind, and geothermal energy. The atmosphere is the blanket of air that surrounds the earth. Earth's weather occurs in its atmosphere. The characteristics of the atmosphere help determine weather. This chapter reviews the components of the atmosphere and its characteristics.
Weather occurs in the lowest level of the air, the troposphere.
Temperature, precipitation, and wind are all elements of weather. They are affected by air pressure and humidity. This chapter reviews elements of weather, how they are measured, and what causes changes in weather. Earth Sciences - Climate Climate is the average weather of an area taken over a long period of time. Climate is influenced by latitude, altitude, and nearby bodies of water.