Weather Vocab 24/25

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Hydrosphere

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The part of Earth that contains all the water, including oceans, lakes, rivers, groundwater, and even water vapor in the air.

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Atmosphere

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The layer of gases surrounding Earth, made up of nitrogen, oxygen, and other gases, which supports life and protects us from harmful solar radiation.

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Weather

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The day-to-day conditions in the atmosphere, including temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation in a specific area.

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Climate

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The average weather conditions in a region over a long period, typically 30 years or more.

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Latitude

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The distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees, which affects the climate and weather of a region.

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Convection

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The transfer of heat through fluids (like air or water) where warmer, less dense material rises, and cooler, denser material sinks.

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Convection Currents

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Heat-driven circular movements of fluid, driving processes like wind and ocean currents.

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Ocean Current

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A continuous movement of ocean water in a specific direction, caused by factors like wind, salinity, and Earth's rotation.

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Global Wind Patterns

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Large-scale movements of air caused by Earth's rotation and uneven heating, influencing weather and climate.

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Coriolis Effect

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The curving of wind and water currents due to Earth's rotation, making them turn to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.