Science Study Vocab

Question 1

Weather

Answer 1

The day to day state of the atmosphere

Question 2

Climate

Answer 2

Average weather patterns for a particular region

Question 3

Air pressure

Answer 3

The force pushed by the atmosphere on Earth’s surface

Question 4

Wind

Answer 4

A natural movement of air

Question 5

Air mass

Answer 5

A body of air extending over a large area

Question 6

High pressure air mass

Answer 6

An air mass with greater atmospheric pressure than the surrounding air masses

Question 7

Low pressure air mass

Answer 7

An air mass with less atmospheric pressure than the surrounding air masses