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Meteorology |
Study of atomosphere |
Weather |
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Meteorologist |
Person who studies weather |
Weatherman |
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Factors that effect state of the weather |
Air pressure Wind speed Temperature |
Again weather |
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Composition of atmosphere |
78% nitrogen 21% oxygen |
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Other materials in atmosphere |
Water vapor Ozone Condensation nuclei |
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Layers of atmosphere |
Troposphere Stratosphere Mesosphere Thermosphere Exosphere |
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4 different engery types |
Thermal Temperature Heat Insulation |
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4 ways heat moves |
Radiation Conduction Convection Advection |
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3 greenhouse gases |
Carbon dioxide Water vapor Methane |
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4 types of thermometers |
Mercury Alcohol Metal Thermograph |
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3 different temperatures scales |
Celsius Feranheit Kelvin |
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When is land coolest and warmest |
Coolest is just before sunrise 6 a.m. Warmest around 3-4 p.m. |
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When is the coldest and warmest months |
July is warmest January is coldest |
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