Tema 9: El tiempo y el clima

Weather: the state of the atmosphere at a specific place and time, usually for a short period like a few days.

Climate: The average weather conditions in a specific area over a long period of time, typically around 30 years.

Atmosphere: the layer of gases that surrounds the Earth and makes life possible by acting as a shield and regulating temperature.

Temperature: ameasurement of how hot or cold the air is, which we usually measure in degrees Celsius.

Precipitation: any form of water, such as rain or snow, that falls from the sky to the ground.

Humidity: the amount of water vapor present in the air; it can be measured with a device called a hygrometer.

Atmospheric pressure: the force or weight of the air pressing down on the Earth's surface.

Wind: the movement of air in the atmosphere, which happens when air moves between areas of different pressure.

Anticyclone: a zone of high pressure that usually brings stable weather, clear skies, and no rain.

Depression (Low pressure): a zone of low pressure that typically brings unstable weather, clouds, and storms.

Front: the boundary where two different masses of air meet, which often causes changes in the weather and precipitation.

Forecast: information about what the weather is expected to be like in the near future.