Weather Crossword

Height expressed as the distance above a reference point, which is normally sea level or ground level
A significant body of air flowing in the same general circulation
the mixture of gases that make-up the earth's atmosphere
Sky condition of less than 1/10 cloud coverage
the opposite of evaporation, which is the conversion of liquid to vapor
Another name for evaporated water
Surface water that forms in streams and runs in to larger bodies of water
Polar stratospheric clouds are located in a layer of the atmosphere called the_____
The layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs
A line of equal barometric pressure on a weather map.
Strong winds concentrated within a narrow band in the upper atmosphere. It normally refers to horizontal, high-altitude winds
A measure of speed; used Mostly by captains, pilots, and meteorologists
Situated away from the wind; downwind - opposite of windward
Large downburst with a 2.5 mile or greater outflow diameter and damaging winds lasting 5 to 20 minutes.
Consists of microscopic water droplets suspended in the air which produce a thin grayish veil over the landscape. It reduces visibility to a lesser extent than fog