Weather Vocabulary

1. The downward movement of water through soil and rocks
4. The process where liquid water turns into vapor due to heat
7. The force exerted by the weight of air molecules
11. The varying absorption of solar energy across Earth's surface, causing wind and currents
12. The amount of water vapor in the air, making days feel sticky or dry
15. The boundary between two different air masses, often causing weather changes
17. The transfer of heat by the movement of fluids, driving weather patterns
19. The release of water vapor from plants into the atmosphere

1. Any form of water that falls from the sky, like rain or snow
2. Large streams of water in the oceans that distribute heat around the globe
3. A large body of air with uniform temperature and humidity
5. A measure of how hot or cold the air is, affecting daily weather patterns
6. The large-scale movement of air in the atmosphere
8. The average weather patterns in a specific area over a long period
9. An area where air is sinking, usually bringing clear skies
10. The movement of air from high to low pressure areas
13. An area where air is rising, often associated with clouds and storms
14. The spinning of our planet on its axis, influencing wind directions via Coriolis effect.
16. The blanket of gases surrounding Earth that protects us and influences weather
18. When water vapor cools and turns back into liquid droplets