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Atmosphere 2
Upshur
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Science
7th Grade
04/15/2014

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heat
Definition
energy that flows from a hotter object to a cooler object
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radiation
Definition
energy transferred by waves
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conduction
Definition
energy transferred by touch
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convection
Definition
energy transferred by currents
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evaporation
Definition
when water changes to water vapor
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condensation
Definition
when water vapor changes to water
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precipitation
Definition
when water droplets fall from clouds
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run-off
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water in streams and rivers
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ground water
Definition
water underground
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what is the order of the weather cycle
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evaporation-condensation-precipattion
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different parts of the Earth's surface heat up/cool down at diff. rates
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true
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warm air rises/cool air sinks
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true
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land heats up faster/ cools down faster than water
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true
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doldrums
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near equator, little wind
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jet stream
Definition
high in troposphere, effects weather patterns
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trade winds
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