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23 Cards in this Set
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Weather
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the condition of the atmosphere in one place during a period of time.
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Climate
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term for the weather patterns that an area typically experiences over a long period of time.
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Axis
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imaginary line running from North Pole to the South Pole through the planets center.
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Temperature
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the measure of how hot or cold a place is.
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Revolution
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one trip around the sun - 365 days
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Equinox
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daylight and nightlight are the same length.
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Tropic of Cancer
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the northernmost point on the Earth to receive direct rays from the sun.
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Solstice
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beginning of the summer for the Northern Hemisphere.
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Tropic of Capricorn
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southernmost point on the Earth to receive direct rays from the sun.
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Greenhouse Effect
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traps the sun's rays inside the ozone layer and warms the Earth.
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Prevailing Winds
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Global winds that blow in constant patterns.
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Doldrums
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global winds are diverted north and south, leaving a narrow, generally windless band.
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Currents
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streams of the water, caused by air pressure, winds, and water temperature.
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Tropics
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warm climates are found in or near the low latitudes.
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Coniferous
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trees, most of which are evergreens, have cones.
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Deciduous
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trees, most of which have broad leaves, change colors and drop their leaves.
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Prairies
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or inland grasslands, and forest of trees.
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Permafrost
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permanently frozen soil.
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Smog
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visible chemical haze in the atmosphere that endangers people's health.
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Sahara
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Largest desert in the world, extreme heat, and in Africa.
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Oasis
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underground spring that can support lush vegetation and life.
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El Nino
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a periodical change in the patterns of ocean currents, water temperature, and weather.
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Coriolis Effect
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causes prevailing winds to blow diagonally rather than along strict north - south or east - west directions.
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