Unit 5- Climate

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Insolation

Back

incoming solar radiation

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Duration

Back

length of time something lasts

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Reflection

Back

The bouncing back of a wave when it hits a surface through which it cannot pass.

Front

Refraction

Back

The bending of light as it passes from one material to another

Front

Absorption

Back

To take in energy

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Radiation

Back

To give off energy

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Specific heat

Back

The amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance by 1 degree Celsius

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Climate

Back

Seasonal pattern of weather conditions in an area over many years; usually 30 year averages

Front

Temperature

Back

A measure of how hot or cold something is.

Front

Humidity

Back

The amount of water vapor in the air