| A | B |
|---|
| insolation | the solar energy that reaches the Earth |
| El Nino | causes heavy rain and storms in NA and SA |
| air mass | that forms over warm areas will be warm and humid |
| barometer | measures atmospheric pressure |
| current | a constant movement of ocean water |
| tornado | a rotating funnel shaped cloud |
| weather | the condition of the atmosphere at a specific time and place |
| blizzard | has high winds and snow |
| weather map | a tool used to show the weather in a specific area |
| global winds | caused by uneven heating of the Earth |
| troposhere | where all weather occurs |
| humidity | describes the amount of water vapor in the air |
| front | the meeting place between two air masses |
| Gulf Stream | carries warm water from the equator to the poles |
| hurricane | forms over large bodies of warm water |
| climate is controlled by | ocean currents, mountain ranges,and altitude |
| low pressure areas | usually means stormy weather |
