climate Flashcards
gases surrounding the earth
Atmosphere
electromagnetic waves
Radiation
a current in a fluid that results from convection.
Convection Current
the trapping of the sun’s warmth in a planet’s lower atmosphere
Greenhouse Effect
a gradual increase in the overall temperature of the earth’s atmosphere
Global Warming
Any form of precipitation, including rain, snow, hail, fog, or dew, that is high in acid pollutants
Acid Precipitation
a layer in the earth’s stratosphere at an altitude of about 6.2 miles
Ozone Layer
the state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain
Weather
a glacial episode during a past geological period.
Climate
the state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain
Latitude
a glacial episode during a past geological period.
Prevailing Winds
the state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain
Mountains
a glacial episode during a past geological period.
Ocean Currents
the state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain
Biome
a glacial episode during a past geological period.
Ice Age
a cycle of disturbances in the sun and its atmosphere
Solar Cycle
If one of these giant rocks ends up on a collision course with Earth, we are in for big trouble
Asteroid Impact
the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam
Volcanic Eruption
a theory explaining the structure of the earth’s crust
Plate Tectonics
A large mass of ice formed over many years that does not melt during the summer
Glacial Melting
