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9 Cards in this Set
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front |
the boundary that forms between air masses. |
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climate |
is the pattern of weather that occurs in an area over a long period at least 30 years. |
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air mass |
is a very large body of air that has a similar temperature and humidity throughout. |
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humidity |
is the amount of water vapor in the air. |
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atmosphere |
the blanket of air that surrounds a planet including earth. |
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weather |
is the condition of the atmosphere at a particular time and place. |
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relative humidity |
is the amount of water the air actually contains compared with the amount it could contain at that temperature. |
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air pressure |
is the measure of force per unit area with which air particles push on matter. |
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meteorologist |
scientists who study weather. |
