Weather Pattern

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  • It is the condition of the atmosphere at a specific place and time.
    Weather
  • it is the degrees of hotness or coldness of a place. 
    Temperature
  • It is the movement of air in the atmosphere. 
    WIND
  • It is the force caused by the weight of air in the Earth’s surface. 
    AIR PRESSURE
  • It is the amount of water vapour in the air. 
    Humidity
  • It is the water falling from the atmosphere, in the forms of rain, snow or hail. 
    Precipitation
  • Scientists who study the weather and make predictions about what the weather will be like.
    Meteorologist
  • Are used to measure the temperature of the air.
    Thermometer
  • measure air pressure, which can help predict changes in the weather.
    Barometer
  • Are used  to measure wind speed.
    Anometer
  • Capture images and gather data about the atmospheric conditions. 
    Weather Satellites
  • Refers as the general pattern of weather in a certain area over a long period of time. 
    CLIMATE
  • It is the distance (in degrees) to the North and South from the EQUATOR.
    Latitude
  • It is an imaginary line that is parallel to the equator. 
    Latitude
  • Found near the equator, these regions have warm temperatures throughout the year and high humidity.
    TROPICAL CLIMATE
  • These regions have distinct seasons, including warm summers and cool winters.
    Temperate Climate
  • Near the Earth's poles, these regions are very cold and experience long, harsh winters with little daylight.
    Polar Climate
  • are hot and dry regions with very little rainfall. They have extreme temperature ranges, with scorching hot days and cool nights.
    DRY/DESSERT CLIMATE
  • It is the height above sea level.
    Altitude
  • The air temperature decreases as the altitude increases.
  • This term refers to the direction from which the wind is blowing, or "upwind".
    WINDWARD
  • This term refers to the direction towards which the wind is blowing, or "downwind".
    LEEWARD