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8th unit 4
Global weather patterns
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Air Pressure | The force exerted by the atmosphere on Earth's surface by the weight of the air above the surface. |
| Anemometer | A scientific tool used to measure wind speed . |
| Atmosphere | The layer of gas surrounding a planet that is held in place by gravity |
| Convection | .Heat transfer caused by the rising of hotter, less dense fluids and the falling of cooler, denser fluids. |
| Coriolis Effect | The apparent deflection of moving air, as seen by an observer on Earth, as a result of Earth;s rotation. |
| Radiation | The transfer of energy by the movement of electromagnetic waves or subatomic particles. |
| Thermal energy | The total kinetic (motion) energy of tiny particles that make up matter; the faster the particles move; the warmer the matter becomes. |
| Wind | A natural movement of air, sometimes with considerable force, from an area of high density and pressure to an area of low density and pressure. |