2/4 FLASHCARDS: Weather and Climate

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atmosphere

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a mixture of gases that surrounds a planet or moon

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climate

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the weather conditions in an area over a long period of time

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condensation

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the change of state from a gas to a liquid

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evaporation

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the change in state from a liquid to a gas that usually occurs at the surface of a liquid over a wide range of temperatures

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hydrosphere

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the portion of Earth that is water

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latitude

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the distance north or south of the equator; expressed in degrees

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precipitation

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any form of water that falls to Earth’s surface from the clouds

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water cycle

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the continuous movement of water between the atmosphere, the land, the oceans, and living things

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weather

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the short-term state of the atmosphere, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, and visibility

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conduction

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the transfer of energy as heat through a material