Weather Words
This is a large body of air with similar temperature and moisture.
air mass
This front usually brings thunderstorms and cooler weather.
cold front
Scientists use these in space to study weather systems.
satellites
This can affect climate because areas near water stay warmer or cooler longer.
distance from water
Dark, cooler areas on the Sun’s surface.
sunspots
Lines on a weather map that connect areas of equal air pressure.
isobars
This front forms when warm air slides over cold air.
warm front
Weather maps help meteorologists do this.
predict weather
These can block moist air and create dry areas.
mountains
Sunspots can affect this on Earth.
weather and climate
The boundary where two air masses meet.
front
Close isobars on a weather map usually mean this.
strong winds
This weather tool measures air pressure.
barometer
These move warm and cold water around Earth and affect climate.
ocean currents
Mountains create rain shadows by blocking this type of air.
moist air
This front forms when a cold front overtakes a warm front.
occluded front
This type of weather is often connected to a warm front.
light, steady rain
Technology helps scientists do this before severe storms happen.
warn/predict severe weather
A dry area on one side of a mountain range is called this.
rain shadow
This happens to air when a cold front pushes underneath warm air.
warm air rises
A long-term pattern of weather in an area.
climate
Meteorologists use this tool to track storm movement and precipitation.
doppler radar
Doppler radar is especially useful for tracking these dangerous storms.
thunderstorms and tornadoes
Earth’s climates have done this many times throughout history.
changed
ALL of the following can affect climate: mountains, ocean currents, and this.
distance from water