weather set 2 Flashcards
what happens to temperature as you move higher into atmosphere
it cools
What happens to wind when it hits a mountain?
The wind moves upwards and cools
a continuous movement of ocean water from one place to another
ocean current
How do ocean currents affect climate?
In some areas, currents move warm water from the equator to a colder region causing the region to be warmer.
measure of the amount of water vapor in the air
humidity
state of the atmosphere at any given time and place
weather
the range of weather over a period of time
climate
the force exerted on a surface by the weight of air
air pressure
the movement of air
wind
global winds that constantly blow in the same direction over a certain area of the earth
prevailing winds
a body of air which has the same temperature and/or humidity throughout
air mass
