Weather and Climate Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. Earth’s movement around the sun
  2. 6. Physical features of an area that affect climate
  3. 7. Most important factor in determining climate
  4. 9. Changes in climate caused by Earth’s tilt and revolution
  5. 12. Unusually warm Pacific Ocean temperatures
  6. 13. Movement of air caused by pressure differences
  7. 14. The 23.5 degree angle of Earth’s axis
  8. 15. Average weather in an area over a long period of time
  9. 16. Dry area on the leeward side of mountains
  10. 18. Movement of air caused by warm air rising and cold air sinking
Down
  1. 1. Formed when water vapor condenses in the atmosphere
  2. 2. Rain, snow, or fog formed when water vapor condenses
  3. 4. Process where water vapor turns into liquid forming clouds
  4. 5. Energy from the sun that heats Earth
  5. 8. Landforms that influence precipitation and climate
  6. 10. What is happening in the atmosphere at a particular place?
  7. 11. Unusually cool Pacific Ocean temperatures
  8. 17. Movement of ocean water caused by wind and Earth’s rotation