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Definition
Definition
Misc.
100
Atmosphere
Combination of solid, liquid, and gas that surround the earth
100
Prevailing Winds
Winds from a general direction
100
Convection
As warm air rises the cooler air takes it place and amke a convection current.
100
Sun is the energy sources for all weather. Rays- absorb, reflect and scatter
What the sun does for our weather systems and what happens to its rays.
200
Atmospheric Temperature
Temperature of each layer of earth's atmosphere
200
Humidity
Amount of water vapor in the air
200
Corilois Effect
Wind pattern that turns clockwise or counterclockwise in each hemisphere
200
Downtown and industrial areas will be warmer then rural areas due to more concrete and asphalt
What are heat islands.
300
Conduction
Heat transfer from contact, the sun's rays warms an item and you touch it.
300
Relative Humidity
Measure of the amount of water vapor needed for saturation at a specific temperature.
300
Trade Winds
Early sailors used these winds to travel fast.
300
Shape and height
How are clouds classified
400
Wind
Air moving in a specific direction
400
Atmospheric Pressure
Weight of air in given location
400
Weather
State of the atmosphere at a certain place and time
400
Sea Breeze - water to land Land Breeze - land to water
Difference between Sea Breeze and Land Breeze
500
Doldrums
Windless, rainy area near equator
500
Radiation
Heat transfer from the sun's rays
500
Dew Point
Temperature at which air is saturated and condensation is formed.
500
Global - major weather patters Small - local areas
Tell the difference between Global and small winds systems.