Weather Unit
The height of a geographic location above a fixed reference point (sea level).
The height of a geographic location above a fixed reference point (sea level). elevation
Scientists who study Earth’s atmosphere and weather.
Scientists who study Earth’s atmosphere and weather. meteorologist
Weather system that is formed when a more dense air mass meets less dense air mass.
Weather system that is formed when a more dense air mass meets less dense air mass. thunderstorm
An extended period of time when a region has a lack of precipitation.
An extended period of time when a region has a lack of precipitation. drought
A form of heating that is responsible for warm air rising and leads to sea breezes. convection
The force exerted on you by the weight of tiny particles of air; also known as air mass.
The force exerted on you by the weight of tiny particles of air; also known as air mass. air pressure
The amount of water vapor in the air.
The amount of water vapor in the air. humidity
A physical property of matter that expresses the common notions of hot and cold.
A physical property of matter that expresses the common notions of hot and cold. temperature