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Science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Globe | A spherical model of the Earth |
| Map | Shows the Earth on a flat surface |
| Metoroligist | Studies the Earth's atmosphere; monitors,studies,and forecasts the weather |
| Geoligist | Studies the history and structure of the Earth as it is recorded in rocks |
| Seismologist | Studies and monitors earthquake activity |
| Volcanologist | Studies and monitors volcanic activity |
| Vortex | The circulation of liquids or gasses |
| Hurricane | A big, rotating, wind and rain storm in the Atlantic and eastern Pacific |
| Tornado | A vortex that happens when moist, hot air meets dry, cool air head on |
| Eye (Hurricane) | The center of a hurricane |
| Funnel | A rotating funnel shaped cloud forming the core of a tornado or water spout |
| Cyclone | A big, rotating, wind and rain storm in the Indian Ocean or off the coast of Austrailia |
| Typhoon | A big, rotating, wind and rain storm in the Western Pacific Ocean |