Earth Science Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 3. the amount of space an object takes up, measuring in cubed centimeters or mililiters.
  2. 4. the movement of thermal energy due to a temperature difference(from a warmer object to a cooler object)
  3. 6. A current of air that occurs during the night time where hot air rises over the ocean and cool air sinks above the land.
  4. 13. the proportional relationship between mass and volume.
  5. 14. Wind blows from windward side of a mountain to leeward side.
  6. 15. the ability to do work.
  7. 16. the day to day changes in wind, temperature, humidity, etc.
  8. 17. Rapidly rotating column of air that develops from intense thunderstorms when cP air mass meets mT. Warm air gets forced up rapidly which cause low pressure centers.
  9. 18. Low pressure cyclone originating over tropical waters that gain energy from condensation of water vapor.
Down
  1. 1. the layer of gases that surround the Earth.
  2. 2. The amount of energy required to heat 1 gram of a material by 1 degree Celsius.
  3. 5. the amount of matter in an object, measured in grams or kilograms.
  4. 7. the movement of heat through space as waves.
  5. 8. The curving of the wind due to the rotation of the Earth and which causes friction where the atmosphere and Earth’s surface meet.
  6. 9. heavy rainstorms with thunder and lightning.
  7. 10. the movement of heat in fluids like air or water.
  8. 11. the movement of heat from direct contact.
  9. 12. A current of air that occurs during the day time where hot air rises over land and cool air sinks above the ocean.