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4th 6 weeks part 1
weather and space
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| temperature | How much heat energy something has |
| precipitation | Rain, snow, sleet and hail |
| weather | The conditions of the atmosphere in a certain place at a certain time |
| climate | The average year to year conditions of the temperature and precipitation in a certain part of the world |
| Geography | an area of study that deals with the location of countries, cities, rivers, mountains, lakes |
| Geology | a science that studies rocks, soil, and the history of the Earth |
| Data | Information found during an investigation that is recorded and organized |
| Represent | to be a sign, symbol, or example of someone or something |
| Average | calculated by adding quantities together and then dividing by the number of quantities |
| Air Pressure | The weight of air pressing down on everything around it |
| Humidity | Water vapor in the air |
| Solar Energy | energy from the sun |
| Water Cycle | Evaporation, condensation, precipitation, accumulation, repeat |
| Sequence | the order in which things are or should be connected, related, or dated |
| Evaporation | When heat changes water to a gas |
| Condensation | As water vapor rises, it cools. Forms clouds |
| Axis | a straight line with respect to which a body or figure is symmetrical |
| Rotate/Rotation | To spin on an axis |
| Revolve/Revolution | To go around another object. |
| Model | A representation of something |
| Apparent | appearing to be true or real |
| Accurate | agreeing exactly with truth or a standard |
| Sunrise | happens in the east |
| Sunset | happens in the west |
| Front | A place where one air mass meets and pushes another air mass |
| Cold Front | The symbol on a weather map that is blue with triangles, brings temperatures down, can cause storms |
| Warm Front | The symbol on a weather map that is red and has semi circles, brings temperatures up, can cause storms |
| Meteorologist | A scientist who studies the atmosphere |
| Gravity | What keeps the planets orbiting around the Sun |
| Seasons | Caused by the tilt of the Earth |
| Barometer | Measures air pressure, low pressure =rainy, high pressure=clear |
| Thermometer | Measures temperature |
| Rain Gauge | Measures rain or snow |
| Anemometer | Measures wind speed |
| Accumulation | How much precipitation was received and measured |
| Shadow | Always the opposite side where the sun is |
| System | a group of objects or units combined to form a whole and to move or work together |
| Atmosphere | the whole mass of air that surrounds the Earth |
| Transpiration | the process where plants give off water vapor through pores in their leaves. |
Created by:
Justin.magers
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