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25 Cards in this Set
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Phenomenon |
An interesting or unusual event that is sometimes difficult to explain. |
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Observation |
Information learned from using the five senses. |
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Meteorologist |
Scientists who study weather. |
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Precipitation |
Any form of water that falls to earth: rain, snow, sleet, and hail. |
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Weather |
Description of what is happening outside at a specific time and place. |
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Climate |
The average weather in a place over a fairly long period of time. |
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Hypothesis |
An educated guess or prediction. |
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Ocean current |
Regular movements of large amounts of ocean water. |
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Altitude |
The height of land above sea level. |
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Climatologist |
Scientists who study the earth’s climates. |
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Hydrologist |
Scientists who study the distribution and movement of the earth’s water. |
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Risk |
A situation involving exposure to danger |
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Temperature |
A measurement of warmth or coldness. |
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Forecast |
To predict a future weather condition or temperature. |
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Map |
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Minimum |
The lowest amount, degree or value attained or recorded. |
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Maximum |
The greatest amount, degree or value attained or recorded. |
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Salinity |
The amount of salt in water |
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Solvent |
A liquid that has a solid dissolved in it. |
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Condensation |
The process of water vapor becoming liquid water |
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Evaporation |
The process of liquid water becoming water vapor |
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Humidity |
A description of the amount of water vapor in the air |
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Water Vapor |
Water = gas |
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Ground Water |
Water that is found below the earth’s surface |
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Water Cycle |
The movement of water from one state (liquid, solid, gas) to another state. |
