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- 2. An instrument used to measure temperature.
- 4. A small, specific climate within a larger region.
- 8. A periodic warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific.
- 9. A sudden discharge of electricity in the atmosphere.
- 11. A boundary between two different air masses.
- 14. The process of water turning into vapor and rising into the air.
- 15. A rainstorm accompanied by thunder and lightning.
- 17. The transition zone between different air masses.
- 18. The temperature at which air becomes saturated with moisture.
- 20. A cold, treeless biome found in the Arctic and high-altitude regions.
- 21. A type of cloud that forms in layers, often bringing light rain.
- 22. A large scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low pressure.
- 27. A violently rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm.
- 29. The process of removing salt from seawater to make it drinkable.
- 31. A sudden, heavy rainstorm.
- 32. A large natural or artificial lake used to store water.
- 33. Water droplets that form on cool surfaces during the night.
- 34. A disturbance in the atmosphere characterized by strong winds and precipitation.
- 36. A large storm system with rotating winds, typically occurring over tropical oceans.
- 37. Relating to the regions near the equator, typically hot and humid.
- 38. The scientific study of climate and weather patterns.
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- 1. A line on a weather map connecting points of equal pressure.
- 3. A dense, tropical forest with high rainfall throughout the year.
- 5. A sudden and intense rainfall event, usually in a short duration.
- 6. The region of Earth between the Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn.
- 7. A mixture of rain and snow, typically occurring in cold weather.
- 10. Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere.
- 11. Overflow of water onto land that is usually dry.
- 12. Relating to the regions near the North Pole.
- 13. The leading edge of a colder air mass, often bringing precipitation.
- 16. The sound caused by the rapid expansion of air surrounding a lightning strike.
- 19. Areas where water saturates the land, often with abundant vegetation.
- 21. Water from the ocean, typically salty.
- 23. The layer of gases surrounding the Earth.
- 24. Frozen water vapor that falls from clouds as ice crystals.
- 25. The amount of rain that falls in a specific area over a period of time.
- 26. Fast flowing, narrow air currents found in the upper atmosphere.
- 28. An instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure.
- 30. A seasonal wind pattern, often associated with heavy rainfall.
- 35. The amount of water vapor in the air.
