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17 Cards in this Set
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The Atmosphere |
The layer of gases that surround the earth (78% nitrogen, 28% oxygen, 1% other gases) |
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The Lithosphere |
The soild portion of the Earth, made up of rocks, minerals and elements |
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The Hydorsphere |
All water. Solid liquid and gas |
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Weather |
Conditions of temperature, air presseure, cloud cover, precipitation and air humidity |
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Climat |
The average weather conditions that occur over a long period of time usually a minimum of 30 years. |
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Insolation |
The amount of solar energy received by a region of Earth |
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Angle of inclination |
Refers to the degree by which Earth's polrs are tilted |
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Angle of incidence |
Anlge of a Sun's ray falling on a surface |
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Albedo |
The precent of solar radiation that a surface reflects |
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Natural greenhouse effect |
The absorbtion of thermal energy by the atmosphere |
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Radiation |
Emission of energy as particles or waves |
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Conduction |
Transfer of thermal energy though direct contact |
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Convection |
The transfer of thermal energy through the movement of particles |
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Atmospheric pressure |
Pressure exerted by the air above any point on the Earth's surface |
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Coriolis Effect |
Causes miving air or wind to turn right in Northern Hemisphere if facing north and left in the Southern hemisphere if facing south. |
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Jet Streams |
Band of fast-moving air in the stratosphere (480-640km/h) |
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Biome |
Large geographical region with a specific climate |
