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Atmosphere and climate word search 1. Complete the statements below by writing an appropriate
word or phrase in each of the gaps.
a. The _________________ is the gaseous envelope
surrounding the earth.
b. __________________ is described as the day-to-day condition of the
atmosphere.
c. __________________ is described as the average conditions of a place.
d. ___________________ can be measured using a barometer.
e. ___________________ refers to how hot or cold it is.
f. The process of condensation results in the formation of ________________.
g. __________________, __________________, __________________ and
__________________ are all types of cloud.
h. An anemometer is used to measure ________________.
i. __________________ is the amount of moisture in the air.
j. Orographic rainfall is also known as __________________ rainfall.
2. Find the 27 words linked to ‘atmosphere and climate’ from the word search.
The words may appear forwards, backwards or diagonally.
3. What one other atmosphere and climate word appears in the word search
square but not on the list?
4. Explain each of the words to your neighbour.
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WEATHER
AIR PRESSURE
ATMOSPHERE
FRONTAL RAINFALL
RELIEF RAINFALL
WARM
DEPRESSION
HIGH
CUMULONIMBUS
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WIND SPEED
WIND DIRECTION
STRATUS
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HUMIDITY
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Atmosphere and climate word search Answers:
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The atmosphere is the gaseous envelope surrounding the earth.
Weather is described as the day-to-day condition of the atmosphere.
can be measured using a barometer.
Temperature refers to how hot or cold it is.
The process of Climate is described as the average conditions of a place.
Pressure condensation results in the formation of clouds.
Cirrus, cumulus, stratus and cumulonimbus are all types of cloud.
An anemometer is used to measure wind speed.
Humidity is the amount of moisture in the air.
Orographic rainfall is also known as relief rainfall.
Sunshine is the atmosphere and climate word not included in the word bank.
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