WP_Vocab/Concepts Flashcard "A" reg

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Circ/circum is Latin meaning

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around

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is short-term, while climate is long-term.

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Which root means "earth"?

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geo

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Energy transfers from...

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warm to cold

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Which letter represents evaporation?

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A

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What does the prefix 'bio-' mean?

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life

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What does 'geo' refer to in geography?

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the study of the Earth.

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What is precipitation?

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

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What is the definition of climate?

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The average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period.