Across
- 6. Based on probability
- 7. The day-to-day state of the atmosphere
- 9. The study of climate conditions averaged over a period of time
- 10. The layer of gas surrounding planet Earth that is held in place by gravity and composed of a limited number of elements, primarily nitrogen and oxygen
- 12. Overall weather in an area over a long period of time
- 14. Similar weather for a certain number of days
Down
- 1. Results from differences in heating in the atmosphere
- 2. The border between an advancing mass of cold air and a receding mass of warmer air
- 3. The boundary between an advancing warm air mass and a receding cooler air mass
- 4. A prediction or estimate of future events, especially of weather
- 5. Features on the surface of Earth, such as mountains, hills, dunes, oceans, or rivers
- 8. A directional movement of ocean water; surface currents result from steady winds over the ocean surface. Deep currents result from density variations due to temperature and salinity differences
- 10. Bodies of air extending over large areas (1,000 miles or more) that develop and retain specific characteristics of pressure, temperature, and humidity
- 11. A dry or arid region on the backside or leeward side of a mountain range. The climate is desert-like because most of the moisture from the nearby ocean is released on the front side of the mountain range
- 13. A map or chart that shows the weather conditions at a specific point in time over a specific region