Science
Science 2
100

what is a wind?

horizontal moving air that is caused by uneven heating of the earth; moves from areas of high pressure to low pressure

100

what is a cloud cover?

percentage of the sky that is covered by clouds at a specific time and location
200

what are the layers of gases surrounding the earth?

atmosphere

200

what is a period of the year with distinct weather patterns, daylight hours, and climate conditions? 

season

300
from what areas of pressure does air pressure flow?

from areas of high pressure to low pressure

300

what is the definition of temperature?

degrees warm or cold

400

what is the definition of weather?

the condition of the atmosphere at any give time

400

what is the weight of air pressing down on earth? 

air pressure

500

what is influenced by cloud cover?

temperature

500

what is a measure of the amount of water vapor in the air

humidity