TN Ready Crossword #2

2. Hurricanes weaken in strength as they move onto ___.
8. The global wind that affects the weather across most of the United States.
9. Measures air pressure
10. Kinetic energy increases with ___ and speed.
11. 20 degrees ___ is a warm/pleasant temperature.
13. A ___ breeze occurs at night when the air is warmer over the sea and cooler over the land.
14. The amount of water vapor in the air.
15. Gravitational energy increases with mass and ___.

1. The ___ current is a cold water surface current that causes the climate of our west coast to be cooler.
3. Warm air/water is less ___ than cold air/water.
4. In swinging motion, the kinetic energy ___ as the swing's potential energy decreases.
5. The form of energy generated with friction.
6. A material that allows water to pass through.
7. Cold air/water ___ because it is more dense.
11. front Forms when colder air moves under warm air; bring heavy precipitation followed by clearing skies and colder temps.
12. The original source of energy for the water cycle, wind, food webs, etc.
14. A pressure system that forms when cool air sinks; clearing skies.