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science vocb weather
| definition | Answer |
|---|---|
| the thin envelope of gases that surrounds the planet. | Atmosphere |
| The pressure caused by the weight of a column of air pushing down on an area. | Air Pressure |
| Elevation above sea level. | Altitude |
| The horizontal movement of air from an area of HIGH to LOW pressure. | Wind |
| The process by which water moves between the surface of Earth and the atmosphere. | Water Cycle |
| Water vapor cools and changes into liquid water (cloud). | Condensation |
| A measure of the amount of water vapor in the air. | Humidity |
| A huge body of air that has similar temperature, humidity, and air pressure throughout. | air mass |
| The boundary where air masses meet but do not mix. (FIGHT) | Front |
| Local storm often accompanied by heavy precipitation. | Thunderstorm |
| A tropical storm that has wind speeds of up to 119 kilometers per hour. | Hurricane |
| A rapidly, whirling funnel-shaped cloud that reaches down to touch Earth’s surface. | Tornado |
| A “dome” of water that sweeps across the coast where a hurricane lands. | Storm Surge |
| An overflowing of water in a normally dry area. | Flood |
| A long period of low precipitation.. | Drought |