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WEATHER 4.4 WDES

this form of energy from the sun impacts air movement and weather conditions thermal energy
Models constructed based on patterns in atmospheric conditions are used to_______ weather predict
flooding, drought, & destruction of habitats can affect ecosystems
too little rainfall drought
too much rainfall flooding
an areas average weather over at least the last 30 years climate
the amount of heat in the air temperature
how much or how little the air is pressing down on the land atmospheric pressure
velocity of the wind wind speed
snow, sleet, rain, hail precipitation
how much moisture is in the air humidity
one who studies the weather meteorologist
average temperature, humidity, wind, and amount of precipitation climate
when meteorologists make a weather prediction, it is called a forecast
fluffy and white with flat bottoms cumulus
thunderstorm clouds cumulonimbus
smooth, gray clouds that cover the whole sky (and block out direct sunlight) stratus clouds
high, thin, and feathery clouds cirrus
Low pressure air masses are associated with stormy weather / strong winds
cumulus clouds indicate fair weather
_______ is the day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere in an area weather
light rain and drizzle stratus clouds
liquid water falling from the sky rain
frozen water falling from the sky snow
_______ clouds often indicate that rain or snow will fall within several hours cirrus
water vapor in the sky fog
High pressure air masses are associated with clear skies / light winds
_________ is the day-to-day conditions, __________ is the average over 30+ years weather / climate
Warm, humid conditions are very favorable for **** development. A typical **** produces a brief period of heavy rain and lasts anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. thunderstorms
Lightning always precedes thunder
occur over warm, tropical water and have winds equal to or greater than 74 miles per hour hurricanes
most form from thunderstorms as the wind changes direction and the air begins to rotate. tornadoes
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