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The Atmosphere and Weather
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5th Grade
10/01/2013
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Term
insolation
 Definition
The solar energy that reaches a planet.
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troposhpere
 Definition
The layer of gases closest to the earth's surface.
Term
weather
 Definition
The condition of the tropospere at a particular time and place.
Term
air pressure
 Definition
The force put on a given area by the weight of the air above it.
Term
humidity
 Definition
The amount of water vapor in air.
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global wind
 Definition
blows steadily over long distances in a predictable direction.
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Barometer
 Definition
Measures atmospheric pressure
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