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catastrophic events
Term | Definition |
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Globe | a spherical model of earth |
Map | shows the earth on parts of it on a flat surface |
meteorologist | studies the earths atmosphere: monitors, studies, and forecasts the weather |
Geologist | studies the history and structure of the earth as it is recorded in rocks |
Seismologists | studies and monitors earthquake activity |
Volcanologist | studies and monitors volcanic activity |
vortex | center of a hurricane or tornado |
hurricane | masive rotating storm in the ocean |
tornado | hot and cold air mix to create a storm and build up a vortex |
eye | center of the vortex and it is very calm |
funnel clouds | a rotating cloud in the center of a tornado or water spout |
cyclone | a hurricane in the northern and southern hemisphere |
typhoon | a hurricane in the Indian and western pacific oceans |