Influences of Weather and Climate Vocabulary

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What are ocean currents?

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Directional movements of ocean water that are driven by factors such as wind, water density differences, and the Earth's rotation.

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What is altitude?

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The distance of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.

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What is weather?

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The day-to-day state of the atmosphere, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The apparent deflection of moving air or water due to the Earth's rotation, affecting weather patterns and ocean currents.

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What is latitude?

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A geographic coordinate that specifies the north-south position of a point on Earth's surface, measured in degrees.

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What are ocean tides?

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The regular rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun.

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What is climate?

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The long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area, typically measured over 30 years.

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What is humidity?

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The amount of water vapor present in the air, often expressed as a percentage.

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What is temperature?

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A measure of how hot or cold something is, typically measured in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.

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What is longitude?

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A geographic coordinate that specifies the east-west position of a point on Earth's surface, measured in degrees.