Weather Flashcard

Front

What happens when condensation occurs near Earth's surface?

Back

Fog forms.

Front

What does a falling barometer in Key West indicate about the weather?

Back

A low-pressure system is moving toward Key West

Front

What does high humidity indicate?

Back

a high amount of water vapor in the air

Front

Which ocean current directly affects the weather along the southernmost coast of the eastern United States?

Back

Gulf Stream

Front

The polar jet stream influences the weather in North America. Which of the following illustrations shows the jet stream pulling warm air into Canada?

Back

Front

What measures the average kinetic energy (Motion) of particles of matter?

Back

Temperature

Front

What is caused by the difference between high and low pressure areas?

Back

Wind

Front

_____ is the force of air molecules pushing on an area.

Back

Air Pressure

Front

_____ is the amount of water vapor in the air.

Back

Humidity

Front

_____ is the condition of Earth's atmosphere at a certain time and place.

Back

Weather