Weather and Wind Voc. Words

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radiation

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Direct transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves

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convection

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Transfer of heat by movement of a fluid

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conduction

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Direct transfer of heat between substances in contact

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fluid

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Substance that can flow and take the shape of its container

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convection current

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Movement of fluid transferring heat due to temperature differences

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greenhouse effect

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Trapping of heat in the atmosphere by gases like water vapor and carbon dioxide

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wind

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Horizontal movement of air from high to low pressure

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anemometer

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Instrument used to measure wind speed

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local wind

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Winds over short distances caused by unequal heating of Earth's surface

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global wind

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Steady winds from specific directions over long distances