Weather and Climate Terminology

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weather

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the conditions of the troposphere at any given time

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climate

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the weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period

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density

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mass per unit volume

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convection

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the transfer of heat by the circulation or movement of the heated parts of a liquid or gas

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convection current

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flowing fluid that is moving because there is a temperature or density difference within the material

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air pressure

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the force put on a given area by the weight of the air above it

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wind

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a current of air blowing from a particular direction

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sea breeze

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a breeze blowing towards the land from the sea, especially during the day owing to the relative warmth of the land

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land breeze

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a breeze blowing towards the sea from the land, especially at night, owing to the relative warmth of the sea

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doldrums

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a low pressure area from 5°N to 5°S of the Equator where winds are calm