Vocabulary Section 1 Flashcards

1
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The relatively thin layer of gases that form earths outer most layer

A

Atmosphere

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2
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The pressure caused by the weight of a column of air, pushing down on an area

A

Air pressure

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3
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Elevation above sea level

A

Altitude

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4
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The horizontal movement of air from an area of high-pressure

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Wind

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