Atmosphere & Meteorology Vocabulary (EES 2.5)
Radiation
Convection
Conduction
Coriolis effect
Air mass
Air mass modification
Thunderstorm
Supercell
Downburst
Tornado
Fujita tornado intensity scale
Tropical cyclone
Saffir-Simpson scale
Storm surge
Global Wind Systems
Jet stream
Front
High pressure
Low pressure
Satellite imagery
7 Vocabulary cards, 7 Riddle cards, 6 Taboo Cards due Oct 4th
Study Guide:
EEn.2.5.1
Summarize
information from charts and graphs regarding layers of the atmosphere, temperature, chemical composition, and
interaction with radiant energy.
EEn.2.5.2
• Explain how air masses move
(pressure differentials).
• Explain how interactions of air masses form frontal boundaries,
clouds, and affect wind patterns.
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EEn.2.5.3
• Explain factors that affect air density and understand their
influence on winds, air masses, fronts and storm systems.
• Use data to substantiate
explanations and provide evidence of various air mass interactions.
Note: Also address precautions
for severe cyclonic storms to preserve life and property.
EEn.2.5.4
• Observe, analyze and predict weather using technological
resources.
• Interpret and analyze weather
maps and relative humidity charts.
• Explain the importance of
water vapor and its influence on weather (clouds, relative humidity, dew point,
precipitation).
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