Chapter 5

4. Incoming solar radiation reaching the Earth's surface, influencing climate and weather patterns
5. Acronym for Zone of convergence for northeast and southeast trades in general vicinity of equator
7. Vertical currents of air moving downward, typically associated with sinking air masses and stormy weather conditions
9. Resistance encountered by moving objects or fluids when in contact with a surface, affecting wind speed and direction
12. Large-scale atmospheric system with outward spiraling winds, associated with fair weathe
13. is a rate of change in pressure over horizontal Earth’s surface
15. Prevailing winds blowing consistently in one direction over large regions of the Earth's surface

1. type of waves that have a path develops curves as high-altitude westerlies flow north and south referred to as
2. Vertical movement of air upward in the atmosphere, often leading to cloud formation and precipitation
3. Term not commonly used; may refer to winds opposing the trade winds, such as westerlies
6. Large-scale atmospheric system with inward spiraling winds, bringing stormy weather.
8. Prevailing winds blowing from west to east in the mid-latitudes, influencing weather patterns and ocean currents
10. Vertical movement of air downward in the atmosphere, associated with high-pressure systems and stable weather conditions
11. Vertical currents of air moving upward, often associated with convective processes and cloud formation
14. is low pressure region in stratosphere above poles