Weather Vs Climate-Clark
Across
- 5. The imaginary line around the middle of the Earth that receives the most direct sunlight.
- 6. The curving of moving air and water to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere due to Earth's rotation.
- 7. The large-scale movement of air or water that redistributes heat around the planet.
- 8. Persistent, planet-wide wind patterns driven by uneven solar heating and the Earth's rotation.
- 9. The spinning of Earth on its axis once every 24 hours.
Down
- 1. The layer of gases surrounding the Earth that protects life and creates weather.
- 2. The total amount of water present in the air, soil, or a substance.
- 3. Fast-moving ribbons of high-altitude air that steer weather systems.
- 4. A measure of how hot or cold the air or water is.
- 10. The amount of water vapor (moisture) in the air.