Weather and Climate Flashcards
1
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Climate
A
prevailing weather patterns or a particular region.
2
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Radiant Energy
A
energy from the sun that reaches earth as visible light ultraviolet and infared
3
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Latitude
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4
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Rotation
A
to spin on an axis
5
Q
Orbit
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6
Q
Convection Current
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a circular movement of fluids caused by the rising of hotter, less dense fluid and the falling of cooler, more dense fluid.
7
Q
Atmosphere Movement
A
Global air circulation patterns within the atmosphere that are held to Earth by gravity and warmed as heat radiates from Earth
8
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Ocean Currents
A
A directional movement of ocean water.
