Elements of Weather Crossword Puzzle

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Elements of Weather Crossword Puzzle

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  • wind : the perceptible natural movement of the air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction.
  • cirrus cloud : a genus of atmospheric cloud generally characterized by thin, wispy strands.
  • visibility : a measure of the distance at which an object or light can be clearly discerned.
  • cloud : a visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, typically high above the ground.
  • weather : the state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
  • jet stream : are fast flowing, narrow air currents found in the upper atmosphere or in troposphere of some planets, including earth.
  • relative humidity : the amount of water vapor present in air expressed as a percentage of the amount needed for saturation at the same temperature.
  • air pressure : sometimes also called barometric pressure, is the pressure exerted by the weight of air in the atmosphere of earth (or that of another planet).
  • cumulus cloud : are puffy clouds that sometimes look like pieces of floating cotton.
  • precipitation : rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground.
  • airmass : a volume of air defined by its temperature and water vapor content.
  • dew point : he temperature at which dew forms and is a measure of atmospheric moisture.
  • stratus cloud : are low-level cloud characterized by horizontal layering with a uniform base, as opposed to convective or cumuliform clouds that are formed by rising thermals.
  • fog : when a fog is created and can be seen on the ground.
  • humidity : a quantity representing the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere or a gas.
  • front : the area where two air masses with different temperatures and densities collide, but do not mix.