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16 Cards in this Set
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Weather |
A short term condition of air in a certain place on a certain date |
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Climate |
The average weather in an area over a long period of time |
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Climate change |
Changes in long term weather patterns caused by natural events or human activity |
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Global Warming |
An increase in average global temperatures near earths surface |
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Climate Region |
Areas of earth identified as having similar climate characteristics |
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Climate Factor |
A natural condition or situation that affects the climate characteristics of a place |
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Prevailing Wind |
The usual or common winds for a particular place |
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Trade Wind |
Winds that blow steadily towards the equator from the northeast in the northern hemisphere and southeast in the Southern Hemisphere |
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Air Mass |
Large volume of air with similar conditions of temperature and moisture throughout |
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Ocean Current |
A flow of water within an ocean, influenced by winds, gravity and the spinning of earth on its axis |
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Relief |
Difference in elevation between highest and lowest places in an area |
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Relief Precipitation |
Rain or snow that occurs as a result of air rising over mountains |
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Greenhouse gases |
Gases in the atmosphere that contribute to the greenhouse effect by affecting energy from the sun; they include co2, methane and ozone |
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Mitigation |
Action taken to reduce consequences of a problem |
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Adaptation |
A change or adjustment made to deal with a new situation |
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Fossil fuels |
Fuels such as oil, natural gas and coal formed millions of years ago form the remains of plants and animals |
