. Flashcards
Air Pressure
It is the force exerted on a surface by the air above it as gravity pulls it to Earth
Tropical
Of, being, or characteristic of a region or climate that is frost-free with temperatures high enough to support year-round plant growth given sufficient moisture.
Celsius
scale based on 0° for the freezing point of water and 100° for the boiling point of water.
Cumulus Cloud
generally dense clouds and with sharp outlines that develop vertically in the form of rising mounds, domes or towers with bulging upper parts often resembling a cauliflower.
Cirrus Cloud
short, detached, hair-like clouds found at high altitudes
Thermometer
an instrument that measures temperature.
Tropical Depression
A tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 38 mph (33 knots) or less
Ocean Current
the continuous, predictable, directional movement of seawater driven by gravity, wind (Coriolis Effect), and water density.
Dew Point
temperature the air needs to be cooled to (at constant pressure) in order to achieve a relative humidity (RH) of 100
Hurricane
a tropical storm with winds that have reached a constant speed of 74 miles per hour or more.
Desert
arid land with usually sparse vegetation.
Typhoon
a tropical cyclone with the maximum wind of 34 knots or higher
Humidity
the amount of water vapor in the air
Forecast
a prophecy, estimate, or prediction of a future happening or condition
Atmosphere
A mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth