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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7
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Infrared radiation
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