Across
- 4. Phenomenon where trade winds in the Americas weaken, which leads to warm water moving from the Pacific Basin to the west coast of the Americas.
- 5. When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the sun, this season is occurring.
- 9. The different ways tectonic plates interact. Ex) Convergent, Divergent, Transform.
- 11. When the Southern Hemisphere is tilted away from the sun, this season is occurring.
Down
- 1. Allows weather to develop, leading to precipitation and dense cloud formations.
- 2. Also called the Leeward side of a mountain, this side of the mountain receives little rain and is often very dry.
- 3. An anthropogenic cause that cuts down trees for human development.
- 6. Movement of liquids and gases via the heating of the sun. For solids, this process is called conduction.
- 7. Aids in the movement of tectonic plates. Present in the asthenosphere.
- 8. Causes a suppression of weather, leading to the creation of the world's deserts and tundras.
- 10. Where commercial flights and the ozone layer are found. Found from 10-50 km above the Earth.