water cycle/layers of atmosphere
what is the third layer of the atmosphere
funnel shaped wind storm
tornado
what is the definition for climate
weather conditions in the general area that are there for long periods of time
what dose a cirrus
detached hair like clouds
what happens when a cold front or a warm front stops moving
it makes a stationary front
how many layers are in the atmosphere
five
rain and wind storm that starts over warm oceans
hurricane
what is the definition for weather
the current conditions of the atmosphere at any given time
what type of clouds predict thunderstorms
cumulonimbus
what happens when a cold and warm front mix
the warm air rises up because its lighter
what is the most important stage in the water cycle
evaporation
extended periods of time with little or no precipitation
drought
what is the difference between climate and weather
weather can change in a matter of seconds and climate stays the same for a long period of time
blanket cloud, gray, precipitation
stratus
what is a occluded front
when war air gets caught between to cold air masses
what happens after precipitation
collection
heavy snow storm with 35mph wind
blizzard
what are 3 examples of weather
blizzard hail thunderstorm
fair weather, fluffy cotton balls
cumulus
what is a front
the boundary between two types of air
what is the hottest layer of the atmosphere
thermosphere
how is a sand storm formed
caused by very strong winds often produced by thunderstorm
what is the most severe type of weather
floods and thunderstorms are two types of the most severe weather
stage of water cycle where clouds are formed
condensation
what is a cold front
where cold air mass replaces warm air mass