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When sunlight shines on Earth, energy
from the Sun warms Earth’s surface. The solar energy that reaches a planet |
insolation
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The atmosphere forms five layers of gases around Earth.
The layer of gases closest to Earth’s surface is |
troposphere
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condition of the troposphere at a particular
time and place. |
Weather
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The force put on a given
area by the weight of the air above it is called |
air pressure
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the amount of water vapor in air.
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humidity
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Trade winds are part of a system of winds called
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global wind
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A measures atmospheric pressure
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barometer
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a large region
of air that has a similar temperature and humidity |
air mass
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front
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marks the front edge of the
oncoming air mass. A warm front approaching a cold air mass. |
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weather map
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shows the
weather in a specific area at a specific time |
