Things Flashcards
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Closer to the earth equals …. Air pressure
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1
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The atmosphere is……
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Heavy
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Farther away from earth equals… Air pressure
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Less
3
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…..is a mature factor in our weather
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Heat
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Heat comes from the…..
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The sun
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Air temperature is usually measured with a…..
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Thermometer
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The air above the earth is warmed by earths WHAT?
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Surface
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Warmer air…..equals ……. Pressure
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Rises. Low
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Cooler air…..equals…..pressure
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Sinks. High
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Is the horizontal movement of air from an area of high pressure to an are of low pressure
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Wind
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Warm air…..at the equator
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Rises
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Cold air…..at the poles
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Sinks
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Confection current
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Air blows from the equator toward the poles and from the poles to the equator
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The…..effect causes winds to curve
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Coriolis
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Northern hemisphere winds turn toward the……
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Right
