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Weather and Meteorology

While climate zones describe long-term patterns, meteorology focuses on the day-to-day atmospheric processes that create weather. This deck covers weather fronts, atmospheric pressure, humidity, and the formation of precipitation, along with severe weather phe...

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While climate zones describe long-term patterns, meteorology focuses on the day-to-day atmospheric processes that create weather. This deck covers weather fronts, atmospheric pressure, humidity, and the formation of precipitation, along with severe weather phenomena like hurricanes and tornadoes. You'll also review forecasting tools such as Doppler radar and isobars, plus global climate patterns like El Niño and La Niña. A great companion to physical geography for students studying atmospheric science.

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The short-term state of the atmosphere at a specific place and time.
The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather phenomena.
A boundary separating two air masses of different temperatures or densities.
A boundary where a cold air mass advances and displaces a warmer air mass.
A boundary where a warm air mass advances and rises over a cooler air mass.
The force exerted by the weight of air in the atmosphere.
A barometer.
The amount of water vapor present in the air.
The percentage of water vapor in the air compared to the maximum it can hold at that temperature.
Water in any form falling from the atmosphere, such as rain, snow, or hail.
Condensation of water vapor into droplets that become too heavy to stay airborne.
A typhoon.
The calm center of a hurricane with low pressure and light winds.
A rapidly rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground.
The Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale.
A fast-flowing air current high in the atmosphere that influences weather patterns.
A seasonal wind pattern that brings heavy rainfall to certain regions
A climate pattern involving unusual warming of Pacific Ocean waters affecting global weather.
A climate pattern involving unusual cooling of Pacific Ocean waters affecting global weather.
Fair weather, though they can develop into storm clouds.
Thunderstorms and severe weather.
The temperature at which air becomes saturated and condensation occurs.
Data from satellites, radar, weather stations, and computer models.
Detecting precipitation and measuring wind velocity within storms.
A line connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure.
The perceived decrease in temperature felt due to wind.
A measure combining temperature and humidity to describe perceived heat.
The rising of warm air and sinking of cool air, driving weather patterns.
An extended period of abnormally low precipitation.
Increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events.