Wind
Across
- 1. A system of rotating air in the atmosphere.
- 5. A system for measuring air strength from calm to hurricane.
- 7. Air currents blowing steadily towards the equator.
- 10. A tropical storm forming in the northwest Pacific.
- 11. A sudden, brief burst of air.
- 13. An air current blowing in the same direction as a moving object.
- 15. A daytime air current blowing from the ocean towards the land.
- 17. Winds blowing from the west to east in the mid-latitudes.
- 20. A swirling mass of air.
- 21. An air current blowing directly against a moving object.
- 22. A dry and dusty trade wind from the Sahara.
- 23. The force exerted by the weight of the atmosphere.
- 25. A cold, dry air current blowing from the north over the Mediterranean.
- 27. A severe snowstorm with strong air currents.
- 28. A powerful air current that blows from the northeast in the US.
- 30. A violent disturbance of the atmosphere, usually with rain.
- 31. Air flowing downhill from high elevations due to cooling.
- 33. Air currents blowing perpendicular to a direction of travel.
- 38. A structure that uses the air’s force to generate power.
- 39. A structure or natural barrier that slows air movement.
- 40. A massive dust storm driven by desert winds.
- 41. The formation and development of low-pressure systems.
- 42. The deflection of air due to Earth’s rotation.
- 43. Air currents that blow from east to west near the poles.
- 46. A fast, narrow current of air high in the atmosphere.
- 49. A warm, dry air descending from mountain regions.
Down
- 2. The leading edge of colder air masses replacing warmer ones.
- 3. A light, refreshing air from the west.
- 4. The most common direction of air flow in a region.
- 6. A warm, dry air descending from mountain regions in Europe.
- 8. Air movement increasing speed through a narrow passage.
- 9. A violent, twisting column of air reaching the ground.
- 11. A strong and forceful air current.
- 12. Air currents blowing from the south to north.
- 14. A nighttime air current blowing from the land towards the ocean.
- 16. A sudden, powerful downdraft of air during thunderstorms.
- 18. A gentle movement of air.
- 19. A tropical storm with violent winds and heavy rain.
- 24. A small whirlwind of dust and debris.
- 26. A shape designed to generate lift from moving air.
- 29. A region of calm air near the equator.
- 32. Air flowing uphill due to heating of mountain slopes.
- 34. The boundary where warmer air moves to replace cooler air.
- 35. Small, circular air currents often seen near obstacles.
- 36. A diagram showing the frequency and direction of air flow.
- 37. The cooling effect caused by air on exposed skin.
- 44. A device used to measure the speed of air movement.
- 45. A hot, dusty breeze from the Sahara toward the Mediterranean.
- 47. A sudden, sharp increase in air movement, often with rain.
- 48. A seasonal wind in South Asia, bringing heavy rains.