Weather and Climate Flashcard 6th grade science

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What is the primary cause of local winds?

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Differences in air pressure.

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What is the effect of latitude on climate?

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Higher latitude means cooler climate.

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What are sea breezes an example of?

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Local winds.

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How do water bodies affect climate?

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Water bodies regulate temperature, leading to milder climate.

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What does an anemometer measure?

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Wind speed.

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Define climate.

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Climate is the long-term average of weather patterns in a specific area.

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What is weather?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth’s surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases.

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What are global winds?

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Global winds are winds that blow steadily from specific directions over long distances.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.