Weather

Front

The amount of water vapor present in the air is called ________________.

Back

humidity

Front

Because the earth is spinning on its axis, the global winds appear to curve. This is known as the __________ ________.

Back

Coriolis Effect

Front

What kind of weather is usually associated with a high pressure system?

Back

Sunny weather

Front

Rain, snow, sleet, and hail are all forms of _____.

Back

precipitation

Front

What is the condition of the Earth's atmosphere at a certain time and place?

Back

weather

Front

They are highest clouds in the sky. They look curly, white and feathery. Usually mean good weather. Options: Cumulus, Cumulonimbus, Cirrus, Stratus

Back

Cirrus

Front

This is sometimes called a thunderhead cloud. It looks very tall like mountains and heavy rain comes from it. Options: Cumulus, Cirrus, Stratus, Cumulonimbus

Back

Cumulonimbus

Front

When does a thunderstorm become a tornado?

Back

When it touches the ground.

Front

What type of breeze is created when the land is warmer than the ocean?

Back

Seabreeze

Front

Warm air rises because it is __________ dense than cold air.

Back

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