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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 used to measure wind speed. |
| Atmosphere | The layer of gas surrounding a planet that is held in place by gravity. |
| Convection | Heat transfer cause 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 osever |