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Climate Vocabulary

Important vocabulary for Unit #5 - Climate

TermDefinition
Air pressure The weight of the column of gases that make up the atmosphere. As air rises, the pressure becomes lower. Descending air produces high pressure.
Arid climate A dry climate. A climate in which the potential evapotranspiration greatly exceeds the precipitation
Capillarity The upward movement of water that occurs as a result of the adhesive and cohesive forces (surface tension) of water molecules.
Climate The long term characteristic weather of a region. Climates can be classified on the basis of several factors, including: temperature, precipitation, vegetation and P/Ep ratio.
Continental Climate Middle latitude climate found near the interior of land masses. Climates recognized by generally lower P/Ep ratios, a large temperature range, and low precipitation values.
Equatorial climate Tropical climate. Rainforest. Low latitude climates with warm temperatures and high rain fall throughout the year. As the latitude increases the temperature and rainfall vary, creating monsoon and tropical wet and dry climates.
Insolation A term that stands for incoming solar radiation. The electromagnetic energy produced by the Sun that drives most Earth systems.
Jet Streams Jet Streams
Leeward side The side of an object or feature, such as a mountain, that is opposite the windward side. Air generally descends the leeward side of a mountain, producing a rain shadow.
Precipitation Weather phenomena of rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
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