Topic 1
________ is a measure of all conditions of the atmosphere at a certain time and place.
Weather
This is the tool that measures temperature.
Thermometer
During ___ ______, warm water brings more rain to South America and Australia gets a lot less rain, less than usual.
El Nino
This climate is the coldest climate zone.
Polar Climate
This is how hot or cold the air is.
Temperature
This is the average weather conditions of an area over a long period of time.
Climate
This is measured by an anemometer which calculates speed in miles or kilometers per hour.
Wind
This determines the amount of sunlight and is also used on maps to pinpoint locations.
Latitude
This climate is found in Del Rio.
Temperate Climate
This measures the amount of precipitation that has fallen.
Rain Gauge
This a type of severe weather that begins in the tropical bodies of water and hits along the coastline. It has high, damaging winds and can be up to 300 miles wide.
Hurricane
These are the four conditions that affect weather.
-Temperature
-Humidity
-Wind
-Air Pressure
What are the conditions that affects climate?
Latitude, sunlight, bodies of water, and altitude
What are the three major climate zones?
Tropical Climate, Polar Climate, and Temperate Climate
An ______ ______ is a flow of warmer or colder water moving in the ocean.
Ocean Current
This type of weather is found during a summertime day and is the source of all energy.
The sun(sunny)
This usually causes us to think that the temperature is higher and outside feels hot and sticky.
Humidity
A large body of water usually causes the climate near by to be ______.
Wet or Mild
This climate zone is found directly north and south of the equator.
Tropical Climate
A ______ is where two air masses meet.
Front
This type of weather is caused when water vapor condenses and falls to the ground. Examples are rain, sleet, snow, and hail.
Precipitation
The same types of air masses usually form over North America each year and generally move in the same direction. This is called a _______ _______.
Weather Pattern
Mountains can block air masses causing the air mass to move ______.
Upward
This climate has animals such as monkeys, elephants, anacondas, crocodiles, and three-toed sloth.
Tropical Climate
This is the height above the sea.
Altitude