Weather in the Atmosphere Vocab - GRADED

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What is the temperature at which air becomes saturated with moisture and water vapor begins to condense?

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Dew point

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What is an anticyclone?

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A system of winds rotating outward from a high-pressure center.

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What does 'stationary' mean?

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Not moving.

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In which direction does cold air move?

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Downward

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What is the continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back?

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Water cycle

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What is the term for a large body of air with uniform temperature and humidity?

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Air mass

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What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid water?

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Condensation

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

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What is the phenomenon called when warm air rises and cool air sinks?

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Convection

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What is the term for a storm with strong winds and heavy rain?

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Tropical storm