Ch 3 Sec 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Weather
A
The condition of the atmosphere at a given time and place.
2
Q
Climate
A
Weather conditions in a geographic region over a long time.
3
Q
Temperature
A
The measurement of heat.
4
Q
Greenhouse Effect
A
Earth’s atmosphere traps heat energy.
5
Q
Global Warming
A
Earth has gotten warmer in recent decades
6
Q
Cyclones
A
All centers of low pressure.
7
Q
Prevailing Winds
A
Areas of the world that have winds that blow from the same direction most of the time.
8
Q
Doldrums
A
The zone along the equator is calm.
9
Q
Front
A
Two air masses of widely different temperatures or moisture levels meet.
