Meteorology

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  1. 2. radiation A type of electromagnetic radiation emitted by the sun, which can cause skin damage and is absorbed by the ozone layer.
  2. 3. The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.
  3. 5. The long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area over a significant period.
  4. 6. gas Gases in the atmosphere that trap heat, contributing to the greenhouse effect, such as carbon dioxide and methane.
  5. 7. wind The wind that blows predominantly from a single general direction over a particular point on the Earth's surface.
  6. 10. Describing layers or strata, often used in reference to the structure of the atmosphere.
  7. 12. A molecule composed of three oxygen atoms, found in the Earth's stratosphere, which absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation.
  8. 14. pressure The force exerted onto a surface by the weight of the air above that surface in the atmosphere.
  9. 16. The layer of gases surrounding the Earth, essential for life and weather phenomena.
  10. 17. The amount of water vapor present in the air, usually expressed as a percentage.
  11. 18. The lowest layer of the Earth's atmosphere, where most weather occurs and where temperature decreases with altitude.
  12. 20. The movement of air from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure.
  13. 22. (CFC) A group of chemicals used in refrigeration and aerosol propellants that can deplete the ozone layer.
  14. 23. mass A large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity characteristics.
  15. 24. pressure system An area where the atmospheric pressure is lower than the surrounding regions, often associated with cloudy and rainy weather.
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  1. 1. fuel Natural fuels formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.
  2. 4. The process by which water is absorbed by plants and released as water vapor into the atmosphere.
  3. 8. cycle The continuous process by which water moves through the environment, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.
  4. 9. An instrument that measures atmospheric pressure, often used in weather forecasting.
  5. 10. The second layer of the Earth's atmosphere, located above the troposphere and below the mesosphere, characterized by a temperature increase with altitude.
  6. 11. Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
  7. 13. The state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.
  8. 14. An instrument used to measure wind speed.
  9. 15. pressure system An area where the atmospheric pressure is higher than the surrounding regions, often associated with clear skies.
  10. 19. The boundary between two different air masses, often associated with weather changes.
  11. 21. weather Severe weather conditions that pose risks to life and property, such as storms, floods, and heatwaves.