Lesson 2 Vocabulary

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Weather

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Conditions of the atmosphere in one place during a limited time

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Climate

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Weather patterns that an area typically experiences over a long period of time

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Solstice

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One of two days on which the Sun’s rays strike directly on the Tropic of Cancer or the Tropic of Capricorn, marking the beginning of summer and winter (Summer – June 21st/Winter – December 22nd)

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Equinox

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When the Sun’s rays fall directly on the equator, day and night time hours are almost equal (Spring – March 21st/Fall – September 22nd)

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Low Latitude

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Locations found between 0 and 30 degrees N/S

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Mid Latitude

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Locations found between 30 to 60 degrees N/S

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High Latitude

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Locations found from 60 to 90 degrees (poles) N/S

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Climate Types

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Tropical, Dry, Temperate, Continental, Polar

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Rotation

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The Earth completely rotates on its axis every 24 hours

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Revolution

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Earth’s trip around the sun