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Climate and Weather Flashcards
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- 1WeatherThe state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time.
- 2ClimateWeather conditions in a certain area over a long period of time.
- 3DepressionsSystems of low pressure
- 4Convection CellThe circulation of an air mass due to pressure differences.
- 5Coriolis EffectThe effect of the Earth's rotation on atmospheric systems.
- 6ITCZInter-Tropical Convergence Zone
- 7GyresPatterns of surface ocean currents.
- 8QuaternaryThe past 2.6 million years
- 9PleistoceneA period of the Quaternary
- 10HoloceneA period of the Quaternary
- 11Milankovitch CyclesThe Earth's Orbital variations
- 12MitigationDealing with the cause of the problem at hand
- 13AdaptationAdapting to changed circumstances
- 14Carbon Capture and StorageReplicating the way in which the Earth stores carbon
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- Memorize all the key terms in Climate and Weather with this geography flashcard deck. These cards will help you remember the important climate definitions in no time.
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