Vocabulary
This is the energy from the sun
Insolation
This tool measures air pressure
Barometer
These winds blow long distances across Earth.
Global winds
These clouds are puffy and white.
cumulus
This is water falling from clouds.
Precipitation
This is the lowest layer of the atmosphere.
troposphere
This tool measures wind speed
anemometer
These winds are caused by uneven heating and Earth’s rotation.
Global winds
These clouds are flat and gray.
stratus
This type of precipitation is frozen rain pellets.
sleet
This is the force of air pushing down on Earth.
air pressure
This tool shows wind direction
weather vane
This effect causes winds to curve due to Earth’s rotation.
Coriolis Effect
These clouds are thin and wispy.
cirrus
This type of precipitation forms when water freezes in strong winds inside clouds.
hail
This measures the amount of water vapor in the air.
humidity
This tool measures measures rainfall
rain guage
This type of wind blows from water to land during the day.
Sea breeze
This is a cloud that forms on the ground.
fog
This type of system usually brings clear weather.
High pressure system
This is a large body of air with the same temperature and moisture.
air mass
This tool measures temperature
thermometer
This type of breeze moves down a mountain at night.
Mountain breeze
This process must happen before clouds form.
condensation
This type of system usually brings storms.
low pressure system