cht 3 vocab

Question 1

the condition of the atmosphere at a given time and place

Answer 1

weather

Question 2

the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period.
“our cold, wet climate”

Answer 2

climate

Question 3

measurement of heat

Answer 3

temperature

Question 4

earths energy traps heat energy is called

Answer 4

greenhouse effect

Question 5

caused by human activities.

Answer 5

global warning

Question 6

all centers of low pressure are called

Answer 6

cyclones

Question 7

winds that blow from the same direction most of the time

Answer 7

prevailing winds

Question 8

the zone along the equator

Answer 8

doldrums

Question 9

occurs when two air masses of widely different temperatures moisture levels meet.

Answer 9

front

Question 10

The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas

Answer 10

Evaporation

Question 11

The amount of water vapor in the air

Answer 11

Humidity

Question 12

When moist air pushes against a mountain

Answer 12

Orographic effect

Question 13

The side of the mountain facing away from the wind is

Answer 13

Rain shadow

Question 14

Twisting spirals

Answer 14

Tornados

Question 15

The most powerful and destructive tropical cyclones

Answer 15

Hurricanes

Question 16

Name of hurricanes I. The western Pacific Ocean

Answer 16

Typhoons

Question 17

Community of plants and animals in an area

Answer 17

Ecosystems

Question 18

the wind systems in which winds completely reverse direction and cause seasons of wet and dry weather

Answer 18

monsoon

Question 19

areas of tropical grasslands, scattered trees, and shrubs

Answer 19

savannas