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Q: What is the movement of air within the atmosphere?
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What is the transfer of heat in the atmosphere by the upward movement of air?

Convection


What is the definition of air resitance?

the opposition of the atmosphere to forward movement


Is the movement of air primarly a result of pressure differences from the atmosphere?

Yes. The movement of air is the result of pressure differences in the atmosphere. The day/night cycle causes differences in the temperatures further creating the pressure differences in the atmosphere ... PRIMARILY.


Why is air enclosed within the limits of the atmosphere?

Gravity.


What name is given to the upward and downward movement of air in the atmosphere?

Wind


The upward movement of air in the atmosphere generally causes the temperature of that air to?

Decrease and become closer to the dewpoint. :-)


What is is wind?

The movement of air that is generated by effects of the sun and the spin of the Earth on our atmosphere.


Is wind geological or meteorological?

Wind is movement of the air through the atmosphere and is therefore meteorological.


What does heat have to do with the circular movement of air in the atmosphere?

you ask me that question. i have kno w i dea


Tiny particles that float in the atmosphere held aloft by slight air movement are?

Aerosols


How fast is the air?

Air has no speed it just exists as a part of the atmosphere. The pressures caused by variations in temperature are responsible for the movement of air or wind.


Why are tornadoes made of air?

Tornadoes are made of air necause they are a weather phenomenon and occur within Earth's atmosphere, which is made of air.