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Weather and Climate key words Flashcards

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Weather

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Climate

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Season

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Temperature

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Precipitation

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Meteorology

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Observing

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Convectional rainfall

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Relief rainfall

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Frontal rainfall

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Cumulus

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Stratus

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Cirrus

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Low air pressure

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Describes air as rising

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High air pressure

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Describes air as sinking

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Anticyclone

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A type of weather that is stable, with bright, clear skies.

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Depression

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Aka. Low pressure

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