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burklow science 3
water vapor | The gas phase of water. |
cumulus clouds | cotton ball shaped clouds, flat bases, tall and fluffy- means“heap”. Brings warm and sunny weather. |
stratus clouds | flat, layered- means “layer” Brings cloudy and gloomy weather. Can bring rain or snow when they are dark gray. |
cirrus clouds | made of ice crystals, thin; look like a mare’s tale or curls of hair- means “curls”; brings fair weather. |
fog | A clouds on the ground that reduces visibility. A low-lying stratus cloud |
density (dense) | A measure of how many particles are packed together into a certain amount of space. |
climatologist | A person who studies the different climates. |
climate zones | A region in which the yearly patterns of temperature, rainfall, and amount of sunlight are similar. |
high-pressure area | mass of cold air (brings cool, dry weather) |
low-pressure area | mass of warm air (brings warm, wet weather) |