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the boundary between two air masses of different temperatures

The Boundary Between Two Air Masses Of Different Temperatures.

Air Front

Air Front Simple Definition

a huge body of air with similar temperature and moisture throughout

A Huge Body Of Air With Similar Temperature And Moisture Throughout.

Air Mass

Air Mass Simple Definition

an instrument that measures wind speed

An Instrument That Measures Wind Speed.

Anemometer

Anemometer Simple Definition

winds circulating against the rotation of the Earth, they have a high-pressure center

Winds Circulating Against The Rotation Of The Earth, They Have A High-pressure Center.

Anticyclone

Anticyclone Simple Definition

an instrument that measures air pressure

An Instrument That Measures Air Pressure.

Barometer

Barometer Simple Definition

a chemical that causes ozone depletion, it is also known as CFC

A Chemical That Causes Ozone Depletion, It Is Also Known As CFC.

Chlorofluorocarbon

Chlorofluorocarbon Simple Definition

the average weather conditions of an area, over a long period of time

The Average Weather Conditions Of An Area, Over A Long Period Of Time.

Climate

Climate Simple Definition

the process of a gas changing into a liquid

The Process Of A Gas Changing Into A Liquid.

Condensation

Condensation Simple Definition

the climate at the center of a continent, with hot summers and cold winters

The Climate At The Center Of A Continent, With Hot Summers And Cold Winters.

Continental Climate

Continental Climate Simple Definition

the effect of Earth's rotation on the direction of winds and current

The Effect Of Earth's Rotation On The Direction Of Winds And Current.

Coriolis Effect

Coriolis Effect Simple Definition

a storm of swirling air with a low-pressure center

A Storm Of Swirling Air With A Low-pressure Center.

Cyclone

Cyclone Simple Definition

the temperature of air at which condensation begins

The Temperature Of Air At Which Condensation Begins.

Dew Point

Dew Point Simple Definition

a long period of unusually low precipitation

A Long Period Of Unusually Low Precipitation.

Drought

Drought Simple Definition

a worldwide climate change, caused by an increase in the Pacific Ocean’s temperature

A Worldwide Climate Change, Caused By An Increase In The Pacific Ocean’s Temperature.

El Nino

El Nino Simple Definition

the top of liquid changing into a gas

The Top Of Liquid Changing Into A Gas.

Evaporation

Evaporation Simple Definition

a wind that blows steadily in a specific direction over long distances

A Wind That Blows Steadily In A Specific Direction Over Long Distances.

Global Wind

Global Wind Simple Definition

the warming of the Earth when the atmosphere traps heat like a blanket

The Warming Of The Earth When The Atmosphere Traps Heat Like A Blanket.

Greenhouse Effect

Greenhouse Effect Simple Definition

the amount of water vapor in the air

The Amount Of Water Vapor In The Air.

Humidity

Humidity Simple Definition

a large tropical storm with winds of more than 74 mph

A Large Tropical Storm With Winds Of More Than 74 Mph.

Hurricane

Hurricane Simple Definition

a long period during which ice sheets cover large parts of Earth

A Long Period During Which Ice Sheets Cover Large Parts Of Earth.

Ice Age

Ice Age Simple Definition

a line on a weather map connecting points with the same air pressure

A Line On A Weather Map Connecting Points With The Same Air Pressure.

Isobar

Isobar Simple Definition

a line on a weather map connecting points with the same temperature

A Line On A Weather Map Connecting Points With The Same Temperature.

Isotherm

Isotherm Simple Definition

a band of high-speed wind between the troposphere and the stratosphere

A Band Of High-speed Wind Between The Troposphere And The Stratosphere.

Jet Stream

Jet Stream Simple Definition

a worldwide climate change, caused by a decrease in the Pacific Ocean’s temperature

A Worldwide Climate Change, Caused By A Decrease In The Pacific Ocean’s Temperature.

La Nina

La Nina Simple Definition

the distance in degrees north or south of the equator

The Distance In Degrees North Or South Of The Equator.

Latitude

Latitude Simple Definition

an electric discharge caused when charges jump within a cloud, between two clouds, or between a cloud and the ground

An Electric Discharge Caused When Charges Jump Within A Cloud, Between Two Clouds, Or Between A Cloud And The Ground.

Lightning

Lightning Simple Definition

a climate influenced by an ocean, with warm winters and cool summers

A Climate Influenced By An Ocean, With Warm Winters And Cool Summers.

Marine Climate

Marine Climate Simple Definition

a scientist who studies weather

A Scientist Who Studies Weather.

Meteorologist

Meteorologist Simple Definition

the climate within a small area that differs from the surrounding climate

The Climate Within A Small Area That Differs From The Surrounding Climate.

Microclimate

Microclimate Simple Definition

a wind that changes direction with the seasons

A Wind That Changes Direction With The Seasons.

Monsoon

Monsoon Simple Definition

the region 66° North and South of the poles that is never warm

The Region 66° North And South Of The Poles That Is Never Warm.

Polar Zone

Polar Zone Simple Definition

water that falls to Earth in any form, like rain, snow, sleet, or hail

Water That Falls To Earth In Any Form, Like Rain, Snow, Sleet, Or Hail.

Precipitation

Precipitation Simple Definition

a measure of the amount of water vapor in the air, compared to the maximum possible at that temperature

A Measure Of The Amount Of Water Vapor In The Air, Compared To The Maximum Possible At That Temperature.

Relative Humidity

Relative Humidity Simple Definition

a period of unique climate caused by the tilt of the Earth as it revolves around the Sun

A Period Of Unique Climate Caused By The Tilt Of The Earth As It Revolves Around The Sun.

Season

Season Simple Definition

a large rise in water levels caused by hurricane waves and winds

A Large Rise In Water Levels Caused By Hurricane Waves And Winds.

Storm Surge

Storm Surge Simple Definition

zone of moderate climate between the tropical and polar zones

Zone Of Moderate Climate Between The Tropical And Polar Zones.

Temperate Zone

Temperate Zone Simple Definition

an instrument that measures temperature

An Instrument That Measures Temperature.

Thermometer

Thermometer Simple Definition

a storm with lightning and thunder

A Storm With Lightning And Thunder.

Thunderstorm

Thunderstorm Simple Definition

a spinning funnel-shaped column of wind

A Spinning Funnel-shaped Column Of Wind.

Tornado

Tornado Simple Definition

the zone of warm climate that extends 23º north and south of the equator

The Zone Of Warm Climate That Extends 23º North And South Of The Equator.

Tropical Zone

Tropical Zone Simple Definition

the constant movement of water through Earth and its atmosphere, by evaporation, condensation and precipitation

The Constant Movement Of Water Through Earth And Its Atmosphere, By Evaporation, Condensation And Precipitation.

Water Cycle

Water Cycle Simple Definition

the atmospheric conditions at a specific time and place, like raining and cold

The Atmospheric Conditions At A Specific Time And Place, Like Raining And Cold.

Weather

Weather Simple Definition

a measure of cooling, combining temperature and wind speed

A Measure Of Cooling, Combining Temperature And Wind Speed.

Wind Chill Factor

Wind Chill Factor Simple Definition

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