Climate change Flashcards

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Weather

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Refers to the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time

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Climate

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The long-term pattern of weather conditions in a particular are, typically observed over a period of 30 years or more. Scientists classify the climate of a certain place by studying to main features: Temperature and Precipitation.

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Earths energy budget

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Solar radiation

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Visible light

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UV radiation

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Infrared radiation

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