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Catastrophic Events
Catastrophic Events 1-3
Term | Definition |
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Globe | A spherical model of the Earth. |
Map | Shows the Earth on parts of it on a flat surface. |
Meteorologist | Studies the Earth's atmosphere; monitors, studies, and forecasts the weather. |
Geologist | 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. |
Thermometer | Measures tempature. |
Anemometer | Measures wind speed and direction. |
Vortex | A whirling mass of air. |
Hurricane | A violent tropical cyclonic storm. |
Tornado | A localized violently destructive windstorm. |
Eye | The center of a tropical storm or hurricane. |
Funnel Cloud | A rapidly funnel-shaped cloud. |
Cyclone | Low pressure at its center and by circular wind motion. |
Typhoon | A tropical cyclone or hurricane of the western Pacific area and the China seas. |