Influences of Weather and Climate

Influences of Weather and Climate

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6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the day-to-day state of the atmosphere?

Back

Weather

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the process called when warm air rises, takes heat with it, cools down, and then sinks?

Back

Convection

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the name of the effect that causes moving objects to curve due to Earth's rotation?

Back

Coriolis effect

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What term describes the distance from sea level?

Back

Altitude

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary source of heat for the Earth's oceans?

Back

Sun

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area called?

Back

Climate

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the term for the movement of air from high pressure to low pressure?

Back

Wind

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