Weather and Climate Flashcard

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What is weather?

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The condition of the atmosphere of a place at a particular time

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What factors determine the weather of a place?

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Temperature, moisture in the air, pressure of air, and movement of air

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Temperature

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The extent of hotness and coldness of a place

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What is the role of moisture in the air?

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To convert water into water vapor and increase the amount of moisture in the air

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What is pressure of air?

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The weight of air as experienced from all directions on land

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What causes wind?

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The movement of air from high pressure area to low pressure area