Climate
I am the force of air always pushing down on Earth. I change with the temperature.
What am I?
air pressure
I bring turbulent, inclement weather as a result of pressure differences.
What am I?
low pressure
a cold, dense air mass moves in and replaces a stationary warm air mass
cold front
temperatures drop, air pressure falls, and clouds form, often resulting in heavy rain and thunderstorms
cold front
To form a tropical storm, the ocean waters need to be …
27 degree C
(80 degrees)F
I occur when denser fluids—such as gases or liquids—sink and less dense fluids rise due to temperature differences.
What am I?
convection currents
I love being the center of attention. I am the driving force behind weather and climate.
What am I?
sunlight
a cold and warm front meet, but neither progresses
stationary front
overcast, cloudy conditions, precipitation, and rising temperatures
warm front
Hurricanes develop in the …
North Atlantic and Northeast Pacific Ocean
I am like Earth’s blanket, protecting and providing the planet with air.
What am I?
atmosphere
As kinetic energy rises around me, so do I! If there were no wind or ocean currents, I would be much more extreme and likely make Earth uninhabitable!
What am I?
temperature
a warmer, less dense air mass moves in and replaces a stationary cold air mass
warm front
long periods of cloudy conditions and precipitation
stationary front
Typhoons develop in the …
Northwest Pacific Ocean
I am the name for the deflection of winds and ocean currents due to Earth’s rotation.
What am I?
Coriolis Effect
I bring dry air, mild winds, and clear skies as a result of pressure differences.
What am I?
high pressure
an area where the air pressure is higher than its surroundings
high pressure system
dry air, mild winds, and clear skies
high pressure system
Tropical storms spin either counterclockwise or clockwise due to the …
Coriolis Effect
I am referred to by name when someone discusses the amount of water vapor in the air.
What am I?
humidity
You can find my components all over Earth. I am the “sphere” of Earth that contains all the solid, liquid, and gaseous H2O!
What am I?
hydrosphere
an area where the air pressure is lower than its surroundings
low pressure system
turbulent, rainy weather
low pressure system
Cyclones develop in the …
South Pacific and Indian Oceans