Meteorology Vocab

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Across
  1. 2. This type of wave is also known as an S wave.
  2. 5. A hole in this layer would lead to more UV light reaching Earth.
  3. 6. Layer where weather occurs.
  4. 8. Describes when the Earth is closest to the Sun in its orbit.
  5. 9. The effect that deflects wind to the right in the Northern Hemisphere.
  6. 11. _________ cells drive plate tectonics.
  7. 12. This gas makes up ~21% of the Atmosphere.
  8. 13. Property that contributes to convection cells forming.
  9. 14. ________ humidity describes a ratio of water in the air.
Down
  1. 1. Weather instrument that measures air pressure.
  2. 3. Solar radiation that reaches a given area.
  3. 4. Energy reradiated back out from the Earth.
  4. 7. The largest type of severe storm.
  5. 9. Air masses originating over land.
  6. 10. 2260 J/g of heat _____ are released during water condensation