G7 Atmosphere and Weather

The short-term state of the atmosphere (temperature, wind, rain, etc)

• Weather

• Climate

• Precipitation

• Air Pressure

A long-term pattern of weather (average over many years)

Layers of gas and water vapor that surround Earth

The weight of air (gas) molecules above an area

• Atmospheric (Air) Pressure

• Temperature

• Humidity

• Clouds

How warm or cold the air is due to the Sun’s heating

• Humidity

• Temperature

• Warm front

• Clouds

The movement of air across Earth's surface

Wind is measured in (select 2 that apply)

• Weight

• Speed

• Direction

• Length

The amount of water vapor in the air

• Humidity

• Clouds

• Precipitation

• Atmosphere

Large collections of water droplets or frozen water crystals that have been turned into vapour

What are examples of Precipitation (select all that apply)

• Rain

• Hail

• Snow

• Sleet