Weather and Climate Vocab Pt. 1

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Atmosphere surrounding Earth

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Gases

Front

Colorless gas used by plants and animals; makes up >1% of the atmosphere.

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Carbon Dioxide

Front

Repeating series of events

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Cycle

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Gas formed when heat is applied to water.

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Water Vapor

Front

Layer of gas surrounding Earth that supports life

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Atmosphere

Front

Movement of water changing form and cycling between Earth's surface and air

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Water Cycle

Front

Layer of atmosphere where weather occurs, water vapor is present, and humans reside.

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Troposphere

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Water flows over Earth's surface due to gravity, reaching rivers, streams, ponds, lakes, and oceans.

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Run Off

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Changing a liquid to gas (heat applied)

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Evaporation

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21% of this gas in Earth's atmosphere

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Oxygen