The movement of air caused by differences in air pressure.

The curving of the path of a moving object from an otherwise straight path due to Earth's rotation.

The movement of air over Earth's surface in patterns that are worldwide.

A narrow band of strong winds that blow in the upper troposphere.

The movement of air over short distances; occurs in specific areas as a result of certain geographical features.

A movement of ocean water that follows a regular pattern.

A horizontal movement of ocean water that is caused by wind and that occurs at or near the ocean's surface.

A streamlike movement of ocean water far below the surface.

Any movement of matter that results from differences in density; may be vertical, circular, or cyclical.

The movement of deep, cold, and nutrient-rich water to the surface.

The short-term state of the atmosphere, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, and visibility.

A periodic change in the ocean-atmosphere system in the equatorial Pacific; characterized by above average sea-surface temperatures across the Pacific Ocean.

A periodic change in the ocean-atmosphere system in the equatorial Pacific; characterized by below average sea-surface temperatures in the eastern Pacific Ocean.

The process of predicting atmospheric conditions by collecting and analyzing atmospheric data.

The scientific study of Earth's atmosphere, especially in relation to weather and climate.

A pattern of meteorological symbols that represents the weather at a particular observing station and that is recorded on a weather map.