Climate and Weather- flashcard

Front

What is the process by which heat is transferred through direct contact between materials?

Back

Conduction

Front

What is the term for the amount of moisture in the air compared to the maximum amount of moisture the air can hold?

Back

Relative Humidity

Front

What type of air pressure is associated with clear skies and fair weather?

Back

High Pressure

Front

What is the term for the condition of the atmosphere at a specific time and place?

Back

Weather

Front

What is the process by which heat is transferred through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases)?

Back

Convection

Front

What is the term for the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves?

Back

Radiation

Front

What happens to the temperature of a substance when it absorbs heat?

Back

It increases.

Front

What is the term for the average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period?

Back

Climate

Front

What is the primary source of energy for Earth's weather systems?

Back

The Sun

Front

What type of cloud is typically associated with thunderstorms?

Back

Cumulonimbus