Chapter 4- Weather And Climate Flashcards

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What’s the definition of climate?

A

Weather that prevails generally

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Definition of latitude

A

Distance north or south from the equator

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3
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At what point does the atmosphere meet the hydrosphere?

A

Sea level

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Definition of precipitation?

A

Any form of moisture that falls to the earth.

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This is the pressure exerted by the atmosphere at a certain location.

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Atmospheric pressure

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