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because there are differences on the earths surface |
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why is there uneven heating of the earths surface? |
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heat is redistributed by air and wind |
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How is this heat redistributed? |
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amount of water vapor in the air |
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state of the atmosphere at a specific time & place |
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air moving in a specific direction |
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measure of average amount of motion in molecules |
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stratus cloud formed near the ground |
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pressure, temperature, amount of water vapor |
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what are three factors determine the shape and height of clouds |
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name of prefixes that mean the low elevation, middle elevation, high elevation |
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1)evaporation of water 2)warm water vapor sinks 3)condensation 4)water drops from clouds |
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low carpet of rain clouds |
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large body of air that has properties similar to earths surface over which it forms |
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rotate clockwise, Good weather |
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rotate counterclockwise, Poor weather (rain, storms) |
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cold air advances (plows under) towards warm air |
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warm air stops gooses under towards the cold air |
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neither one advances (stalemate) |
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severe rain storms, cumulonimbus clouds, flooding, strong winds, hail |
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rapid up & down movement of air causes buildup of charge (like static elec.) |
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heating up of air by lighting |
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person who study's meteorology |
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a combination of symbols on a weather map |
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line connecting points of equal temperature |
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line connecting points of equal pressure |
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instrument used to measure air pressure |
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