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11 Cards in this Set
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weather
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changes in temperature, wind speed and direction, and air moisture that takes place over a short period of time
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climate
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pattern of weather that takes place in an area over many years
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prevailing wind
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wind patterns that are similar over time
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current
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steadily flowing stream of water in the ocean
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El Nino
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weather phenomenon marked by very heavy rains in western South America, often causing flooding; reduced rainfall in
Southern Asia, Australia, and Africa; and severe storms in North America; opposite of La Nina |
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La Nina
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weather phenomenon marked by unusually cool waters in the eastern Pacific and low amounts of rainfall there and heavier rains - and a greater chance of typhoons- in the western Pacific; opposite of El Nino.
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local wind
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wind pattern typical of a small area
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rain shadow
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effects of mountains that block rain from reaching interior regions
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climate zone
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areas that have similar patterns of temperature and rainfall, and have may have similar vegetation
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biome
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area that includes particular kinds of plants and animals adapted to conditions there
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urban climate
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weather patterns in cities, including higher temperatures and distinct wind patterns, as compared to nearby rural areas.
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