Weather and Climate Concepts

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Atmosphere

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layer of gases surrounding Earth

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Coriolis Effect

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curved path of wind and water due to Earth's rotation

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Air Mass

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body of air with uniform temperature and humidity

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boundary between two different air masses

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Salinity

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amount of salt in a body of water

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Rain Shadow Effect

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area on leeward side of a mountain that does not receive rain

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Air Pressure

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amount of force exerted by air on a surface

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Convection

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heat transfer through liquids and gases from hot to cold

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Global Winds

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large wind patterns across Earth that move in a predictable pattern

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Condensation

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when a gas cools and changes to a liquid