Chapter 3 Flashcards
1
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is the condition of the atmosphere at a given time and place
A
weather
2
Q
weather conditions in a geographic region over a long time
A
climate
3
Q
the measurement of heat
A
temperature
4
Q
earths atmosphere traps heat energy in a process
A
greenhouse effect
5
Q
earth has gotten warmer in recent decades
A
global warming
6
Q
all centers of low pressure
A
cyclones
7
Q
winds that blow in the same direction most of the time
A
prevailing winds
8
Q
the zone along the equator is cam with no prevailing winds
A
doldrums
9
Q
occurs when two air masses of widely different temperatures or moisture levels meet
A
front
