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the average weather conditions
over a long time, including the range of conditions |
Climate
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the state or condition
of the atmosphere for a location at a given period of time |
Weather
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The envelope of air
(mixture of gases) that surrounds the earth |
Atmosphere
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solar energy
that reaches the Earth (incoming solar radiation) |
Insolation
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the transfer of heat by the actual movement of the heated fluid (gas or liquid)
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Convection
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the transfer of heat
by wave motion, through air or a vacuum. |
Radiation
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total amount of water
being put into the atmosphere by all processes (transpiration & evaporation) |
Evapotranspiration
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the process
by which plants release water into the atmosphere |
Transpiration
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falling liquid or solid water from the clouds
to Earth's surface |
Precipitation
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