Geography and Weather Terms

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solstice

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the day on which the sun is at its farthest north or farthest south latitude

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equinox

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when the day and night are the same length; happens twice a year

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weather

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the atmosphere at a particular location and time

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climate

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weather at a particular location over a long period of time

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precipitation

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water droplets falling in the form of rain, sleet, snow, or hail

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rain shadow

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the land on the leeward side of hills or mountains

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hurricane

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storms that form over warm, tropical ocean waters

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typhoon

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hurricane in Asia

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tornado

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powerful, funnel-shaped column of spiraling air

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blizzard

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a heavy snowstorm with winds of more than 35 miles per hour