Unit 8 Vocabulary Flashcards

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Weather

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The short-term state of atmosphere, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, and visibility

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Climate

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The weather conditions in an area over a long period of time

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Latitude

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The distance north or south from the equator; expressed in degrees

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Topography

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The size and shape of the land surface features of a region

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Elevation

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The height of an object above sea level

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Surface current

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The horizontal movement of ocean water caused by wind at or near the ocean’s surface

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Dew point

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The temperature at which the rate of condensation equals the rate of evaporation

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Wind

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The movement of air caused by differences in air pressure

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Humidity

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The amount of water vapor in the air

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Precipitation

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Any form of water that falls to the Earth’s surface from the clouds