Weather & Climate (6th Grade)

Front

The weight of air is known as ______.

Back

air pressure

Front

The greenhouse effect is produced by ______.

Back

carbon dioxide emissions

Front

The process by which carbon dioxide in the atmosphere absorbs some of the heat given off by Earth is called the _____.

Back

greenhouse effect

Front

_____ is the average of all weather conditions through all seasons over a period of time.

Back

Climate

Front

Water in the air is called ______.

Back

humidity

Front

The layer of gases surrounding the Earth is called the ______.

Back

atmosphere

Front

The movement of air from high pressure to low pressure is known as ______.

Back

wind

Front

The phenomenon where warm air rises and cool air sinks is called ______.

Back

convection

Front

The measure of how much water vapor is in the air is called ______.

Back

humidity

Front

The long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area is known as ______.

Back

climate