Weather Vocabulary

Question 1

Atmospheric Pressure

Answer 1

pressure exerted by the weight of the atmosphere.

Question 2

Atmosphere

Answer 2

a dome of gases surrounding the earth or other planet.

Question 3

Wind

Answer 3

natural movement of air in the form of a current.

Question 4

High Pressure

Answer 4

condition of the atmosphere when the pressure is above average.

Question 5

Low Pressure

Answer 5

condition of the atmosphere when the pressure is below average.

Question 6

Ocean Current

Answer 6

continuous, directed movement of ocean water.

Question 7

Convention current

Answer 7

transfer of heat through earths magma.

Question 8

Hurricane

Answer 8

a storm with a violent with a violent wind.

Question 9

Coriolis Effect

Answer 9

apparent deflection of a moving object from its initial course.

Question 10

Air Pressure

Answer 10

a measure of force of air pressing down on the Earth’s surface.

Question 11

Moisture

Answer 11

water or other liquid diffused in a small quantity as vapor.

Question 12

Water Cycle

Answer 12

process of how water moves through the Earth’s surface.

Question 13

Precipitation

Answer 13

any form of water that falls from clouds and reaches the Earth’s surface.

Question 14

Watershed

Answer 14

the entire land and water area that drains into a body of water.

Question 15

Groundwater

Answer 15

water that infiltrates the soil.

Question 16

Aquifer

Answer 16

a body of water or sediment that stores and allows the flow of water.

Question 17

Thermometer

Answer 17

tool or device used to measure temperature,

Question 18

Anemometer

Answer 18

tool or device used for measuring wind speed.

Question 19

Cold Front

Answer 19

cold, dense air that moves into an area of warmer air.

Question 20

Warm Front

Answer 20

warm air that moves into an area of cooler air.

Question 21

Wind

Answer 21

natural movement of air