Ch.11 Flashcards
You probably know that earth is surrounded by a blanket of air called _________________
Atmosphere
The layer of atmosphere closest to the earth is the_____________________
Toposphere
______________________________________ is the weight of the atmosphere pressing down on earth.
Air pressure
A _____________________ is a wind that results form a local different
local wind
Process of water
Water cycle
water change to gas
evaporation
gas change to water
condensation
the amount of water in the air
humidity
water that falls from the atmosphere
precipitation
4 types of precipitation
rain, snow, sleet, hail
3 types of cloud
cumulus, stratus, cirrus
measures humidity
hygrometer
measure air pressure
barometer
instruments measure wind
wind stock wind vanes
a pattern of weather that happens on a long time
climate
side of mountain that is dry
rain shadow
Underline the main idea and say at least 3 details
Santa Ana winds are famous for their power to destroy. The winds move through the desert and over through mountains. The air is very warm and dry. The strong wind can turn small fires into huge blaze within minutes.
Underline: Santa Ana winds are famous for their power to destroy
details: The winds move through the desert and over through the mountains. The air is very warm and dry. the strong wind can turn small fires into huge blaze in minutes
Fronts are ____________
cold front, warm front
