Climate and Weather- flashcard

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What is the condition of the atmosphere at a certain time and place?

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Weather

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What effect does a large body of water usually have on a nearby landmass?

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The water causes cooler summers and warmer winters.

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Describe the climate for the temperate zone.

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Different seasons (hot, cold, warm, cool)

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Fill in the blank: The higher the altitude, the ______ the temperature.

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Colder

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Which city will have a cooler average temperature: Chapel Hill or Havana?

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Chapel Hill

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What is the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area called?

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Climate

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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How does latitude affect climate?

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Areas closer to the equator receive more direct sunlight and are generally warmer.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which certain gases trap heat in the atmosphere, keeping the Earth warm.

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What are the main types of precipitation?

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Rain, snow, sleet, and hail.