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Unit 3 test vocab Flashcards

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Convection

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Transfer of heat through a fluid

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Conduction

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transfer of energy by a collision of atoms(hot to cold)

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radiation

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transfer of waves of energy through space

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troposphere

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The layer closest to Earth’s surface most weather takes place here 99.9%

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stratosphere

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helps block out harmful ultraviolet rays(Ozone)

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energy in the atmosphere

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1.energy can be absorbed by a material
2.energy can bounce off of a material
3.energy can reflect off of a material

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Latent heat

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the heat converts a solid into a liquid or a Vapor

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sublimation

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the process of turning ice to a gas that’s not natural

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Deposition

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the process of turning gas into ice that’s not natural

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temperature

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the average amount of kinetic energy( atoms moving)

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isotherms

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lines connecting points of equal temperatures on a weather map

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barometric pressure

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another term for atmospheric pressure

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air pressure

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the weight of gravity pushing you in all directions

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wind

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movement of air parallel to the Earth’s surface

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jet stream(PSAT)

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high altitude air movement from west to east which encircles Earth moving air mass and weather system

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Seabreeze

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simplified definition: a breeze from the sea
real definition: caused by unequal heating of the land and water during the daytime

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land breeze

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simplified definition: a breeze from the land
real definition:caused by unequal cooling land and water during night time

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planetary winds(PSAT)

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large scale winds converting the plants caused by unequal heating of the Earth.

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convergent Zone(PSAT)

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areas where wind comes together

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Divergents zones (PSAT)

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areas where air is drawn away

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cloud formations 3 C’s

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Cool till dew point then H2O will Condensate and form Clouds

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cloud types

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1.cirrus whiskey curly hair clouds form at high altitudes
2.stratus blanket clouds form at lower altitudes
3.cumulus cotton ball clouds usually indicates fair weather

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cold front

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when cooler air meets and pushes up over warm air

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occluded Front

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when faster moving cold front overtakes a slower moving warm front

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warm front

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A Warm Front forms when a relatively moist, warm air mass slides up and over a cold air mass.

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Surplus(PSAT)

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more coming in than one can hold
P>EP

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water budget

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the monthly account of what happens to the water in a location over a course of a year

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recharge

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nowhere close to being full
P>EP

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deficit

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no moisture in the ground
EP>P

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Usage

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some moisture in the ground
EP>P

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precipitation(PSAT)

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H2O falling from the atmosphere (Rain)

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Evaporation

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the process of moisture back into the atmosphere using water and energy

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Transpiration

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process by which plants releases their moisture into the atmosphere

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climate

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the average weather in an area over many years,

the difference between weather and climate is climate is a trend and weather is a moment in time

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polar

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cold
never higher than 10°c/ 50° f

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tropical

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warm
never lower than 18° C/ 64.4° f

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Arid

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not a lot of moisture (Dry)

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semi-Arid

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semi dry

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humid

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a lot of moisture in the air (Wet)

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semi- humid

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semi wet

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mid latitude (NYC)

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has a definite summer and winter

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factors affecting climate

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1.latitude
2.elevation
3.large bodies of water
4.ocean currents
5.mountain barriers
6.wind belts
7.storm tracks

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