Semester 1 Review Day 4: Weather & Climate

Front

What is the average condition of Earth’s atmosphere over a long period?

Back

Climate

Front

What is the term for the amount of water vapor present in the air?

Back

Humidity

Front

What is the condition of Earth’s atmosphere at a specific time and place?

Back

Weather

Front

Which humidity level is generally considered more comfortable?

Back

Low Humidity

Front

Where do tornadoes typically form?

Back

In the clouds of severe thunderstorms

Front

What is the term for the temperature at which air becomes saturated with moisture?

Back

Dew Point

Front

What is the primary difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term averages.

Front

What phenomenon occurs when warm air rises and cools, leading to cloud formation?

Back

Convection

Front

What is the term for the boundary between two different air masses?

Back

Front

Front

What type of front is associated with thunderstorms and heavy rain?

Back

Cold Front