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chapter 2 terms and definitions part 2 Flashcards

1
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The science of weather

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meteorology

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2
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The day to day atmospheric conditions experienced in an area.

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weather

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3
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Long term patterns of weather conditions

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climate

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4
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The amount of heat energy in the air

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temperature

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5
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Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground.

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precipitation

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6
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The amount of moisture held within the air

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humidity

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7
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The movement of air

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wind

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8
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Distance north or south of the equator

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latitude

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9
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Warm water makes the air warm and moist

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Maritime Tropical (mT)

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10
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Cold water makes the air cold and moist

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Maritime Polar (mP)

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11
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Cold land makes the air cold and dry

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Continental Artic (cA)

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12
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Deserts make the air hot and dry

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Continental Tropical (cT)

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13
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A high and fast wind that flows across North America near the Canada/US border

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Jet stream

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14
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Large bodies of water with similar characteristics of heat and density that travel together.

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ocean currents

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15
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Masses of suspended solid or liquid water particles. They form when water vapour in the air cools

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clouds

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16
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The temperature at which water particles in the air condense and form droplets.

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due point

17
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The leading edge of an air mass.

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frontal precipitation

18
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Occurs as a result of the vertical movement of a air mass.

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Convectional Precipitation

19
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Occurs when moist air moves of a mountain barrier.

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Relief/ Orographic Precipitation.

20
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height of an object in relation to the ground.

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altitude

21
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the rate of change of temperature with elevation.

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Environmental lapse rate

22
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an area that experiences similar weather conditions within its boundaries throughout the year.

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climate region

23
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smaller areas within climate regions that do not fit the average conditions.

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microclimates

24
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A combination of A bar graph drawn in blue to represent precipitation
A line graph drawn in red to represent temperature

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climograph

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