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What is large section of the lower troposphere that has the same weather conditions throughout?

air mass

What is the change in pressure from one area to another?

pressure gradient

What is a thin and feathery high level clouds?

cirrus clouds

What is leading edge of a warm air mass; brings heavy rain?

warm front

What is strong winds that form a narrow zone in the upper troposphere?

jet stream

What is a visual representation of the movement of weather conditions?

weather map

What is a layered low level clouds?

stratus clouds

What is a extremely large rotating storm that forms over warm ocean water?

hurricane

What is an event that occurs when an area is overcome with more water than it can handle?

flood

What is a transfer of heat from one place to another (related to liquids and gases)?

convection

What is warm ocean currents in the Atlantic?

gulf stream

What is an agency that protects humans and the environment?

EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

What is a puffy low level clouds?

cumulus clouds

What is a violently whirling winds forming a funnel cloud shape; produced by thunderstorms?

tornado

What is the scientific attempt to make accurate predictions of future weather and weather patterns?

weather forecasting

What are clouds that produce thunder and lightning; usually indicate the presence of strong storms?

cumulonimbus clouds

What is leading edge of a cooler air mass; brings a line of showers of thunderstorms?

cold front

What is a change in the course of objects caused by the Earth’s rotation?

Coriolis Effect

What is the condition and health of the atmosphere?

air quality

What is the leading edge of an air mass?

front