Weather and Climate Crossword

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Across
  1. 3. Flooding that occurs with no warning
  2. 5. State where lightning alley is located
  3. 8. Puffy, cotton-like clouds that indicate fair weather
  4. 9. Layer of the atmosphere that is above the ozone layer
  5. 11. Gas in atmosphere that is contributing to global climate change
  6. 14. Clouds that drop from cumulonimbus clouds indicating severe weather
  7. 15. The most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere
  8. 17. Side of a mountain range that tends to receive less precipitation
  9. 18. Uppermost layer of the atmosphere
  10. 19. Layer of the atmosphere where airplanes fly
  11. 22. Pressure system that results in clouds and precipitation
  12. 24. Thin, wispy clouds that indicate pleasant weather
Down
  1. 1. A tropical storm that forms over the Indian or western Pacific Ocean
  2. 2. Climate that is strongly affected by an ocean
  3. 4. The most destructive element of a hurricane
  4. 6. Gas present in the atmosphere that protects us from UV radiation
  5. 7. Colorful glow caused by charged particles reacting with atmospheric gases
  6. 10. Layer of the atmosphere where weather balloons float
  7. 11. Type of cloud that produces thunderstorms
  8. 12. Technology used to track wind and precipitation
  9. 13. Effect caused by heat absorption of concrete and buildings in a city
  10. 16. Climate zone that receives the most direct sunlight
  11. 20. Type of thunderstorm that produces the most violent tornadoes
  12. 21. Severe storm with rain and high winds that form over warm ocean waters
  13. 23. The point where cold, dry air meets warm, moist air