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

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

3. 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

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

5. 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
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6. 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

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

8. the boundary between two air masses
Front
the boundary between two air masses

9. 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

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

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

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

13. a cloud that touches the ground
Fog
a cloud that touches the ground

14. 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

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