Weather
Liquid precipitation that falls through warm or cool air. It is the most common kind of precipitation
Rain
The weight of the atmosphere on Earth's surface
Air Pressure
Name one piece of technology that Meteorologists use to track severe weather
Satellites, Doppler Radar, Computer Simulations, and Weather Stations
The long-term weather patterns of a place
Climate
Name one factor that affects the kind of climate a place has
Distance from the Equator, Elevation, Proximity to Bodies of Water, and Type of Landform
Solid precipitation that falls through cold air
Snow
The term used for "moving air". It blows from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure
Wind
Severe weather forms in areas of High or Low Pressure?
Low Pressure
Name one of the criteria scientists use to study an area's climate over time
Temperature, Wind Speed, Wind Direction, Cloud Cover, Air Pressure, and Amount of Precipitation
What is created when wet air that formed over the ocean rises up the side of a mountain. Clouds form and precipitation takes place on the ocean side of the mountain, giving it a wet climate, but causing a dry climate on the opposite side of the mountain
Rain-Shadow Effect
Precipitation that freezes near the ground.
Sleet
During the day, the air above the land is warmer and has a lower density than the air above the water. Why?
Land heats up more quickly than the water does
This type of severe weather has a funnel shape and can toss cars into the air
Tornadoes
Name Earth's three climate zones
Tropical, Temperate, and Polar
This type of land area has a dry environment. Temperatures may vary greatly. It can be very hot during the day and very cold at night. Very little water can be found in this region
Desert
Solid precipitation made of layers of ice. It usually falls during thunderstorms
Hail
The boundary between two air masses is called a _________.
Front
A strong storm that forms over warm ocean water and can cause severe flooding and thunderstorms
Hurricane
The imaginary lines that divides Earth into its northern and southern hemisphere
Equator
This type of land area is covered by fresh water, salt water, or both. They occur in places where the ground cannot soak in all the precipitation or runoff. Many animals live in this type of area.
Swamp
Air temperature changes based on what three criteria?
Seasons, Elevation, and Location
Severe Weather often forms along which type of front?
Cold Front
Strong winter storm with high winds and heavy snowfall
Blizzard
Living in Florida, the sun is directly overhead nearly all year. The sun's position causes intense heating of the Earth's surface and causes large amounts of precipitation. Because of this, which climate zone is Florida in?
Tropical
This type of area has a lot of precipitation through the year and are almost always warm and hot. They receive the same amount of sunlight all year round. Vegetation covers most of the land and it is able to provide shelter for many different types of animals
Tropical Rain Forest