Weather vocab Flashcards by Ashton Evans

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Atmospheric Pressure

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Pressure exerted by the atmosphere

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Atmosphere

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gases surrounding the earth

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Wind

A

Natural movement of the air

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High Pressure

A

Above average pressure in the atmosphere

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Low Pressure

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Below pressure in the atmosphere

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Ocean Current

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Steady flow of surface ocean water

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Convention Current

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current of water and rising gases

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Hurricane

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Storm with violent winds

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Coriolis Effect

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Apparent deflection of a moving mass

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Air Pressure

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Compressed air

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Moisture

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Drops of water in the atmosphere

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Water Cycle

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The reproduction of water

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Precipitation

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Falling water droplets

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Watershed

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Water running of a geographic obstacle

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Ground water

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Water in the ground

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Aquaifer

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Gap in the ground the holds a body of water

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Thermometer

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Tool to tell temperature

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Anemeter

A

Tool to measure the speed of wind

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Cold Front

A

Cold air moves into a place

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Warm front

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Warn air moves in to a place