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30 Cards in this Set
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Rotate |
To spin on an axis |
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Revolve |
To travel around another object |
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Topographic Map |
A map showing the Earth's features and the different elevations. |
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Contour Line |
A continuous line showing elevation on a Topographic map |
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Axis |
An imaginary line that runs vertically (up and down) through the center of the Earth |
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Polaris |
Also known as the North Star. The Earth's axis always points towards this star. |
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Gravity |
Depends on Mass and Distance |
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Conduction |
Transfer of energy through touch |
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Convection |
Transfer of energy through a fluid (air or liquid) |
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Radiation |
Transfer of energy through wave or rays |
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Equator |
Imaginary line that divides the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. |
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High Pressure |
Cool Sinking Air that is more dense creating clear skies |
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Low Pressure |
Warm Rising Air that is less dense creating cloudy skies |
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Warm Front |
Warm air replaces cooler air causing some rain, warmer temperatures and higher humidity. |
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Cold Front |
Cold air pushes up retreating warm air causing frequent rain and lower temperatures |
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Stationary Front |
Air masses are not moving causing cloudy skies and light showers |
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Occulded Front |
A warm front is overtaken by a cold front causing severe snowstorms. |
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Hurricane |
A violent storm caused by warm ocean waters creating areas of low pressure. |
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Tilt of Earth's Axis |
23.5 degrees |
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Seasons are caused by |
Tilt of Earth's Axis and Revolution |
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Direct Light |
When the Sun's rays are pointing directly on the Earth |
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Indirect Light |
When the Sun's rays are spread over the Earth's surface at an angle |
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Convergent Boundary |
When two plates are colliding or coming together |
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Divergent Boundary |
When two plates are separating |
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Transform Boundary |
When two plates are sliding past each other |
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Barometer |
Measures Air Pressure |
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Anemometer |
Measures Wind Speed |
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Wind Sock |
Measures Wind Speed and Direction |
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Wind Vane |
Shows Wind Direction |
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Subduction |
When one plate is forced underneath another plate. |