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Grade 6 CH 5

Weather

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A large body of air that has properties similar to the part of Earth’s surface over land is dry compared with one that develops over water. Air mass
Instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure. Barometer
A storm with winds 56km/hr, the temperature is low, the visibility is less than 400 meters in falling or blowing snow, and if these conditions for three hours or more. Blizzard
Temperature at which air is saturated and condensation forms. Dew Point
Something that influences a result. Factor
When air is cooled to its dew point near the ground a stratus cloud forms. Fog
A prediction of future weather conditions or events on the basis of observation. Forecast
A boundary between two air masses of different density, moisture, or temperature. Front
The amount of water vapor present in the air. Humidity
A large, swirling, low-pressure system that forms over the warm Atlantic. Hurricane
A line drawn to connect points of equal atmospheric pressure. Isobar
A line that connects points of equal temperature. Isotherm
A person who studies the weather. Meteorologist
Water falling from clouds. Precipitation
A measure of the amount of water vapor present in the air compared to the amount needed for saturation at a specific temperature. Relative Humidity
Data taken from Earth’s surface, recorded on a map using a combination of symbols. Station Model
A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground. Tornado
The state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place. Weather
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