Weather

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Across
  1. 2. Used to measure wind speed.
  2. 4. Winds that blow from east to west near the equator.
  3. 6. The leading edge of a cold air mass, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds.
  4. 7. Clouds that are Fluffy, white clouds that indicate fair weather.
  5. 9. A cold ocean current.
  6. 16. Created when warm air rises.
  7. 17. Used to measure rainfall.
  8. 20. Brings dry, settled weather.
  9. 23. Brings wet, windy weather.
  10. 25. A warm ocean current.
  11. 26. Clouds that are Low, gray clouds that bring light rain or drizzle.
  12. 28. A low-pressure zone near the equator with little wind.
  13. 29. Cold winds that blow from the poles.
  14. 30. Continuous movement of seawater in a particular direction.
Down
  1. 1. Uses satellites, radar, and weather maps to predict weather.
  2. 3. Rainfall Occurs when warm and cold air masses meet.
  3. 5. Created when cold air sinks.
  4. 7. Rainfall Occurs when warm air rises and cools.
  5. 8. The leading edge of a warm air mass, bringing steady rainfall.
  6. 10. A large body of air with similar temperature, pressure, and humidity.
  7. 11. Rainfall Occurs when moist air is forced up over mountains.
  8. 12. Closely spaced _________ Indicate strong winds.
  9. 13. Measured using a thermometer.
  10. 14. Winds that affect Ireland’s weather the most.
  11. 15. Scientists who study and predict the weather.
  12. 18. Day-to-day changes in the atmosphere.
  13. 19. Caused by the curvature of the Earth and its tilt.
  14. 21. Clouds that are Thin, wispy clouds found at high altitudes, often indicating a change in weather.
  15. 22. Measures wind strength based on its effects.
  16. 24. Caused by the tilt of the Earth’s axis as it orbits the Sun.
  17. 27. Used to measure air pressure.