Q2 Test Global Patterns Review

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process of the atmosphere trapping the sun's radiation, and making the Earth warm.

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What is evaporation?

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The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What does precipitation mean?

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Water falling from the sky.

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor in the air.

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What are deep currents?

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Regular movements of water far below the ocean's surface.

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What is condensation?

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The process by which water vapor cools to form clouds.

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What is sublimation?

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The process of a solid changing directly into a gas without becoming a liquid.

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What is relative humidity?

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The amount of water vapor in the air compared to the maximum amount of water vapor the air can hold at that temperature.

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What is the dew point?

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The temperature at which air becomes saturated with moisture and water vapor begins to condense.

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What are surface currents?

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Movements of water that occur at or near the ocean's surface.