Weather Unit Pt. 2

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Across
  1. 5. Wispy clouds
  2. 8. Air masses that form near equator
  3. 10. Air masses that form near the poles
  4. 13. The collection of water droplets or ice crystals is called a _____________
  5. 14. Small bits of dust, pollution, ash, or smoke that water vapor attaches to
  6. 16. Air masses that form over the ocean
  7. 19. Air masses that form over land
  8. 21. The boundary where two air masses meet
  9. 23. Which type of severe weather forms over the Atlantic Ocean, loses strength after it reaches land, and brings strong winds, flooding, and heavy rain
  10. 24. Which type of severe weather is a result of a long period with little or no rain, and can lead to wild fires
  11. 25. Blue triangles represent _________ fronts
  12. 26. Which type of severe weather is a spinning column of air that forms from strong thunderstorms?
Down
  1. 1. Towering clouds that bring thunderstorms
  2. 2. Which severe weather has strong winds, heavy snowfall, freezing temperatures, and poor visibility?
  3. 3. Clouds form when water _____________
  4. 4. This prefix means rain
  5. 6. The amount of water vapor actually in the air
  6. 7. Clouds that blanket the sky
  7. 9. Red half circles represent ________ fronts
  8. 10. The instrument used to measure relative humidity
  9. 11. The total amount of water vapor the air can hold
  10. 12. A body of air that has the same temperature and humidity throughout
  11. 13. Clouds that are fluffy and appear during fair weather
  12. 15. The study of weather is known as _______________
  13. 17. The prefix "cumulo" means ___________
  14. 18. This prefix means wispy
  15. 20. Which type of severe weather forms over the Pacific Ocean in areas near Asia. This storm is similar to a hurricane and brings heavy rain, winds, and flooding.
  16. 22. Which type of severe weather is caused by cumulonimbus clouds and occur most often during the spring and summer?