Weather glossary yr 9

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Across
  1. 2. this instrument measures wind speed
  2. 5. when condensed water in the atmosphere is visible
  3. 6. a line on a weather map that divides regions of similar air pressure
  4. 8. the type of pressure when warm air rises, taking water vapour with it. It often leads to cloud formation and rain
  5. 9. state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time
  6. 10. eg rain, sleet, snow
  7. 13. an instrument that measures temperature
  8. 15. an instrument that measures the amount of rainfall
  9. 16. water in gaseous form
Down
  1. 1. tropical (_______________) occure when a storm of swirling clouds, strong winds and heavy rain form in warm oceans
  2. 3. a scientist who studies and predicts the weather
  3. 4. this instrument measures air pressure
  4. 5. when cool air replaces warm area in a weather system
  5. 7. long term trends in atmospheric conditions
  6. 11. how hot or cold something is
  7. 12. when warm air replaces cooler air in a weather system
  8. 14. the type of pressure when air sinks to the ground. Warm and sunny