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Earth Science
Hailey Marshall
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English
10th Grade
10/17/2011

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Term
Atmospheric
Definition
Having to do with the mass of the air that surrounds the earth.
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Bleak
Definition
Barren;Desolate
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Countless
Definition
Unlimited;Infinite
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Crescent
Definition
Characterized by a curved, semi-circular shape.
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Dismal
Definition
Dreary;Gloomy
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Equinox
Definition
One of two lines each yeat when day and night are of equal length.
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Expanse
Definition
A wide and open area.
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Fragment
Definition
A broken or disconnected part.
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Gravity
Definition
The force of attraction toward the center of a celestial body.
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Hazy
Definition
Mist;Foggy
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Illumination
Definition
A lighting up.
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Luminescent
Definition
Capable of emitting light.
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Luminous
Definition
Bright;Giving of light.
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Meterology
Definition
Science dealing with weather and weather forecasting.
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Phenomenon
Definition
An unusual or signigicant occurence.
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Refraction
Definition
Bending or deflection of a ray of light.
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Solstice
Definition
Time of year when the sun is farthest from the equator.
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Sultry
Definition
Hot and moist;Sweltering.
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turbulance
Definition
VIolent motion or agitation.
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humid
Definition
moist and damp
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