8th Grade Science: Unit 06 Flashcards

Front

What is the term for 'a body of air that has about the same temperature and humidity throughout'?

Back

Air mass

Front

What is the term for 'an envelope of mixed gases held to the Earth by gravity; the most dense gases are near the surface of the Earth'?

Back

Atmosphere

Front

The term for 'the long-term pattern of weather in an area'.

Back

Climate

Front

What is the term for 'the ice, water vapor, and liquid water in the atmosphere, including oceans, lakes, streams, soils, and groundwater'?

Back

Hydrosphere

Front

What is the term for 'a circulating storm with high wind speed that forms over warm ocean water'?

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Tropical cyclone

Front

The condition of the atmosphere at a place for a short period of time, including humidity, cloud cover, temperature, wind, and precipitation.

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Weather

Front

The force exerted by the weight of air molecules pressing on a surface.

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Air pressure

Front

What is the term for 'the mass of a substance per unit volume, typically expressed as grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³) or kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³)'?

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Density

Front

Large-scale wind patterns that circulate around the Earth due to differences in temperature and pressure

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Global winds

Front

What is the term for 'a large, rotating storm with high-speed winds; forms over warm waters in tropical areas'?

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Hurricane