weather and climate crosswords

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Across
  1. 3. how hot or cold something is
  2. 6. the closest layer to the earth in the atmosphere
  3. 10. second closest layer to the earth
  4. 12. having two opposite, distinct extremes, such as poles of a magnet, opposite ends of a spectrum, or geographical North/South poles
  5. 14. a region where the atmospheric pressure is higher than the surrounding environment, characterized by sinking air, dry conditions, and clear skies.
  6. 16. the farthest layer in the atmosphere to earth
  7. 17. an atmospheric region where air pressure is lower than the surrounding area, causing air to rise, condense, and create clouds, rain, and often stormy weather.
Down
  1. 1. something you expect
  2. 2. third closest layer in the atmosphere to the earth
  3. 4. a layer of gases surrounding Earth, held by gravity, primarily composed of nitrogen
  4. 5. fourth closest layer to the earth in the atmosphere
  5. 7. a forest in witch the pressure is low
  6. 8. the natural, horizontal movement of air across the Earth's surface, ranging from light breezes to high-speed gusts
  7. 9. something you get
  8. 11. having two opposite, distinct extremes, such as poles of a magnet, opposite ends of a spectrum, or geographical North/South poles
  9. 13. when the air has very little humidity it is
  10. 15. the amount of water vapor in the air resulting from evaporation