Meteorology Vocab
Across
- 2. This type of wave is also known as an S wave.
- 5. A hole in this layer would lead to more UV light reaching Earth.
- 6. Layer where weather occurs.
- 8. Describes when the Earth is closest to the Sun in its orbit.
- 9. The effect that deflects wind to the right in the Northern Hemisphere.
- 11. _________ cells drive plate tectonics.
- 12. This gas makes up ~21% of the Atmosphere.
- 13. Property that contributes to convection cells forming.
- 14. ________ humidity describes a ratio of water in the air.
Down
- 1. Weather instrument that measures air pressure.
- 3. Solar radiation that reaches a given area.
- 4. Energy reradiated back out from the Earth.
- 7. The largest type of severe storm.
- 9. Air masses originating over land.
- 10. 2260 J/g of heat _____ are released during water condensation