Weather in the Atmosphere Vocabulary Flashcard

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Dew point

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The temperature at which condensation begins.

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Atmosphere

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The relatively thin layer of gases that forms Earth's outermost layer.

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Wind

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The horizontal movement of air from an area of high pressure to an area of lower pressure.

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Evaporation

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The process by which molecules at the surface of a liquid absorb enough energy to change to a gas.

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Air mass

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A huge body of air that has similar temperature, humidity, and air pressure at any given height.

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Relative humidity

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The amount of moisture in the air compared to the maximum amount of moisture the air can hold at a given temperature.

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Precipitation

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground.

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Air pressure

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The force exerted onto a surface by the weight of the air above that surface in the atmosphere.

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Altitude

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The height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.

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Jet stream

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A fast flowing, narrow air current found in the atmosphere.