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Net Radiation
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(Solar in - Infrared Out)
determines the trend in the earth’s climate |
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What is the Atmosphere made of?
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The air and everything in it
(clouds, dust, etc.) |
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What is the Lithosphere made of?
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The upper part of the earth’s crust. Continents, ocean basins, soil, etc
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what is the Biosphere made of?
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All plant and animal life
Vegetation determines albedo Plants and animals can influence the atmospheres composition! This includes humans |
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Coriolis Force
Marble down in a merry-go-round |
is a deflection of moving objects when they are viewed in a rotating reference frame.
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Monsoon
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Arabic word for seasons
Heavy Rain |
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Stratus Clouds
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Layer Clouds
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Cumulus Clouds
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"heap" clouds
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Cirrus
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wispy clouds
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Nimbus
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Rain Clouds
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