Chap 7 Flashcards
What the air is like at a certain time and place
Weather
Water that falls to the ground from the atmosphere
Precipitation
A collection of tiny water drops or ice crystals in the air
Cloud
How water moves between earths surface and the atmosphere
Water cycle
The pattern of weather of a place over a long time
Climate
Time of the year with different weather patterns
Season
Blanket of gases and tiny bits of dust that surround the earth
Atmosphere
A measure of how hot or cold something is
Temperature
Moving air
Wind
The weight of the air pressing down on the earth
Air pressure
The process through which a liquid changes into a gas
Evaporation
Water in its gas form
Water vapor
The process through which a gas changes into a liquid
Condensation
A powerful storm with rotating winds that forms Over land
Tornado
And largest storm with strong winds and heavy rain
Hurricane