Words To Know Flashcards
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Climate
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The average weather pattern of a region
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Altitude
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How high something is above earths surface
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Current
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An ongoing movement in one direction
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Cyclone
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A storm with low pressure and a circular pattern of wind
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Forecast
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A prediction.
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Meteorologist
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A scientist who studies earths atmosphere and weather
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Monsoons
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A seasonal wind usually with heavy rains
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Troposphere
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The layer of earths atmosphere closest to the surface
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Convection current
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The motion of a gas or liquid due to heating
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Hurricane
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A very large swirling storm with low pressure arbors center and wind speeds over 73 mph
