Weather vs. Climate
Weather is the ______‑term condition of the atmosphere.
short
A _______________ rotating column of air that touches the ground
tornado
Land heats and cools __________.
quickly
__________________ is the movement of air from areas of higher pressure toward areas of lower pressure.
Wind
Latitude is the distance from the __________.
equator
Climate is the ______‑term average weather over 30 years or more.
long
A snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility is a __________________.
blizzard
water heats and cools __________.
slowly
An anemometer measures wind __________
speed
Northern Hemisphere currents turn ____________________.
clockwise
A meteorologist is a scientist who studies ______.
weather
A sudden rise of water is a _________________.
flashflood
A _______________ is a scientist who studies the distribution and movement of Earth’s water.
Hydrologist
A wind vane shows wind __________.
direction
Southern Hemisphere currents turn ___________________.
counterclockwise
An _____________ is what a person believes or thinks, based on personal feelings or ideas — not measured data.
opinion
A watch means “be __________.”
ready
The __________ receives the most direct sunlight and is the warmest.
The most common wind direction in an area is called the __________ winds
prevailing
A ___________________ is streams of water that flow through the ocean and can travel very long distances.
current
___________________ long-term changes in Earth’s climate, including temperature and precipitation, over many years.
Climate change
A warning means “take __________ now.”
action
The __________ receive angled sunlight and are the coldest.
Poles (North and South)
Warm water is __________ dense and cold water is __________ dense
less; more (denser)