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Systematic study that is concerned with facts, principles, methods that could be observed in our natural or physical and social environment. |
Science |
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Defined as the application of scientific knowledge to improve life or satisfy needs. |
Technology |
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Defined as a scientifically tested observation. |
Fact |
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Experiment manipulating one of the conditions or factors that affect the result of the experiment. |
Controlled Experiment |
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Growing large of cumulus cloud transforms into |
Cumulonimbus cloud / thunderstorm |
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Consist of trailing ice crystals twisted by the winds. |
Fibrous cirrus clouds / Cirrus Clouds |
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Cirrus clouds usually form high in what layer of atmosphere? |
Troposphere |
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Instrument used to measure air pressure |
Barometer |
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Process of water movement through a plant |
Transpiration |
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Long term effect of the sun's radiation on the rotating earth's varied surface and atmosphere |
Climate |
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State of the atmosphere at a particular time and place |
Weather |
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Masure of the amount of water vapor in the air. |
Humidity |
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If the amount of water vapor in the air remains the same, the relative humidity: |
Decreases when air is heated Increases when air is cooled |
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Instruments used in measuring atmospheric humidity. |
Hygrometer and psychrometer |
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Instruments used in measuring atmospheric humidity. |
Hygrometer and psychrometer |
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Produced when the droplets and crystals in clouds grow large enough to fall to the ground |
Precipitation |
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Instrument used in measuring precipitation |
Rain gauge |
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Instrument used for measuring wind speed |
Anemometers |
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Form from rising masses of air. |
Fluffy cumulous clouds / Cumulus clouds |
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Air that rises to form clouds |
Thermals |
