Spring Term Vocab (Unit Mix)

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Albedo

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The amount of sunlight a surface reflects; light-colored surfaces have high albedo and stay cooler.

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Infiltration

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The process of water soaking into the ground.

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Runoff

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Water that flows across the land instead of soaking in, often reaching rivers or storm drains.

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Porosity

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The amount of empty space (pores) between particles in soil or rock.

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Permeability

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How easily water can flow through a material like soil or rock.

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Air Pressure

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The force of air pushing down on Earth’s surface; it changes with temperature and elevation.

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Greenhouse Gas

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A gas that traps heat in Earth’s atmosphere, like CO₂, CH₄, or N₂O.

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Wind Direction

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The direction from which wind is coming. Wind always blows from high to low pressure.

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Density

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The amount of mass in a certain volume; warmer air is less dense, colder air is more dense.

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Convection Currents

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The movement of air or liquid caused by heating and cooling, creating a cycle.