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Earth Science
3rd cycle 4th week
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Air Pressure | The weight of the air or atmosphere; a cause of weather |
| Anemometer | A tool that measures wind speed |
| Atmosphere | The thin layer of air surrounding the Earth; consists of oxygen,nitrogen, and other gasses |
| Barometer | A tool for determining the pressure of the atmosphere |
| Climate | The average condition of weather at a place usually over a long period of time; consists of temperature, wind, and precipitation |
| Current | Continuous flow of air, water, or electric charge |
| Humidity | The amount of moisture in the atmosphere |
| Seasons | A predictable pattern of change in weather |
| Temperature | A measure of the amount of heat |
| Thermometer | A tool that measure the amount of heat |
| Weather | The state of the atmosphere with respect to temperature, air pressure, wind, and moisture at a certain place and time |
| Wind | The movement of air around the Earth; caused by uneven heating of the Earth’s atmosphere |