Weather Flashcards

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1
Q

the physical conditions of the atmosphere at
a specific time and place (It changes from hour to hour and place to place)

A

weather

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2
Q

what are the six weather components

A

temperature, precipitation, atmospheric pressure, humidity, wind speed, and sky cover

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3
Q

it is a mechanism of energy transfer in which atoms or molecules give off energy in the form of electromagnetic waves. These waves carry the energy through space and release the energy only when they interact with some form of matter such as the ground, water, or air.

A

Radiation

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4
Q

any substance that can absorb and retain
energy without changing state

A

Heat Sink

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