Across
- 3. the deflection of moving objects (like wind) to the right in the Northern Hemisphere due to Earth's rotation.
- 4. The upward movement of warm, less dense air, which often leads to cloud formation and thunderstorms.
- 6. A large body of air with relatively uniform temperature and moisture characteristics throughout.
- 9. A system of winds rotating inward to an area of low atmospheric pressure.
- 11. The process by which water vapor changes into liquid water droplets, forming clouds
- 12. How cold it actually feels to the human body when the wind is factored into the actual air temperature.
- 13. A measure of the amount of water vapor present in the air.
- 15. The temperature at which air becomes saturated with water vapor and condensation begins
- 16. The boundary between two different air masses
Down
- 1. Any form of water—liquid or solid—that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground (rain, snow, sleet, hail).
- 2. The process by which certain gases trap heat in the atmosphere, keeping Earth warm enough to support life.
- 5. he distance at which an object can be clearly seen, often affected by fog, haze, or precipitation.
- 7. The measure of how much light or radiation is reflected by a surface
- 8. A dry area on the leeward side of a mountain range that receives very little precipitation because the mountains block rain-producing weather systems.
- 9. The average weather conditions in a particular region over a long period (usually 30 years or more).
- 10. The force exerted onto a surface by the weight of the air above it; measured with a barometer
- 12. The short-term state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including temperature, humidity, and precipitation.
- 14. The scientific study of the atmosphere and the physical processes that cause weather.