atmosphere

objects that form as warm air rises, expands and cools

What does the tool anemometer used by meteorologist measure?

forms when cloud droplets freeze and fall to the ground without ever melting

A barometer measures

zone in upper atmosphere that has high speed winds blowing in a westerly direction

what forms when temperature on ground is below zero after dew forms.

During what month is a Hurricane most likely to form?

During what month is a tornado most likely to form?

How long could a hurricane last?

The atmospheric layer closest to the planet. All weather phenomena occur here.

During what month is a Hurricane likely to form?

Wind tends to blow from an area of _____pressure to ______pressure

What is warm, moist air mass that moves up from our south and brings us our humid weather?

Objects that form when warm moist air enters cooler air close to the ground

zone that has high air pressure due to falling of air built up in the upper atmosphere

zone on earth that tends to have low air pressure and little wind due to the heating of the sun

How long could a tornado last?

A description of the pattern of atmospheric states over a year period

objects that form when air is superheated and then cooled in less than a second

The cool, moist air mass that moves down over the Pacific O. and brings Seattle rainy weather

Clouds and sweat on side of a cold glass are examples of this

water that enters the atmosphere after being heated by the sun has gone through

The layer of air that surrounds the Earth.

At what time of the day is a tornado likely to form?

An offset in the wind direction due to rotation of the Earth

What does a thermometer measure?

all the parts of the Earth that are made up of water

Rain is example of 

What do hygrometers and Psychrometers measure?

forms when charges in the cloud become strong enough to overcome air resistance 

The cold dry air mass from the north that brings extreme winter weather

What are hot, dry air mass that move up from the south and causes the desert in New Mexico?

what type of energy from the oceans is responsible for weather patterns?

form when ground cools and humidity in the air begins to condensate on the ground

Water returns to rivers lakes and ocean by