The Study of the Weather and Climate Meterology The Study of the Weather and Climate

the current condition of the atmosphere at any point in time Weather the current condition of the atmosphere at any point in time

the average weather in an area over a long period of time Climate the average weather in an area over a long period of time

Latitude The distance north or south of the equator Cartersville’s latitude: 34.18° N

Causes SE US to have more precipitation El Nino a periodic warming of surface waters off the western coast of South America Causes SE US to have more precipitation Our

a body of air that has a consistent temperature and moisture content Air Mass a body of air that has a consistent temperature and moisture content

Global Wind Pattern air movements that are caused by pressure belts, convection cells, and Earth's rotation

the boundary between two air masses Front the boundary between two air masses

Thunderstorm weather systems that produce lightning, thunder, heavy rains, and high winds  Most thunderstorms and tornadoes occur in spring and summer because the ground is warmer cumulonimbus

rapidly spinning columns of air that touch the ground Tornados rapidly spinning columns of air that touch the ground 

Hurricane   rotating tropical storms that have achieved wind speeds of 120 km/hr or more

the measure of how much water vapor is present in air Humidity   the measure of how much water vapor is present in air

a cloud that touches the ground Fog a cloud that touches the ground

The temperature at which air’s relative humidity is 100% Dew Point The temperature at which air’s relative humidity is 100% I can describe and illustrate the terms related to weather and climate

Water Cycle The continuous movement of water from the ocean, to the atmosphere, to the land, and back to the ocean