Predicting Weather Vocabulary

Predicting Weather Vocabulary

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Similar weather for a certain number of days.

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A map or chart that shows the weather conditions at a specific point in time over a specific region.

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The day-to-day state of the atmosphere.

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A prediction or estimate of future events.

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Directional movements of ocean water; surface currents result from steady winds over the ocean surface; deep currents result from density variations due to temperature and salinity differences.

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Features on the surface of Earth, such as mountains, hills, dunes, oceans, or rivers.

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The layer of gas surrounding a planet that is held in place by gravity.

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Winds that act as a heat transfer system due to the unequal heating of the Earth's surface.

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Based on Probability

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The border between an advancing cold air mass and a retreating warm air mass.

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A body of air extending over a large area (1,000 miles or more) that develops and retains specific characteristics of pressure, temperature, and humidity.

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The boundary between an advancing warm air mass and a receding cooler air mass.

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The layer of gas surrounding a planet that is held in place by gravity.

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Directional movements of ocean water; surface currents result from steady winds over the ocean surface; deep currents result from density variations due to temperature and salinity differences.

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A prediction or estimate of future events.

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A map or chart that shows the weather conditions at a specific point in time over a specific region.