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11 Cards in this Set
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weather
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unpredictable changes in air that take place over a short time
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climate
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usual, predictable pattern of weather in an area over a long time
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Tropics
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areas near the Equator
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drought
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long period of extreme dryness
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El Nino
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period when cold winds over the Pacific Ocean are weak, making water warmer than usual
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La Nina
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period when cold winds over the Pacific Ocean are strong, make the water colder than usual
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current
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moving stream of water in the ocean
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local wind
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pattern of wind caused by landforms in an area
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rain shadow
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dry area on the side of mountains facing away from the wind
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greenhouse effect
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gradual warming of the earth due to gases in the air that prevent warm air from escaping into the atmosphere
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rain forest
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dense tropical forest that receives a high amount of rain each year
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