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8th unit 4
global weather patterns
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| air pressure | the force excerted by the amosthspere on earth surface |
| anonmeter | a scitefic tool used to measure wind speeds |
| Atmosphere. | The layer of gas surrounding a planet that is held in place by gravity |
| Conviction | Heat transfer caused by the Rising hotter fluid less dense cooling fluids |
| Corrales effect | The apparent deflection of moving air |
| Radiation | The transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves |
| Thermal energy | The total particles that make up thermal energy are hot |
| Wind | A natural movement of air sometimes considerable Force |
| Air pressure | The force exerted by the atmosphere on Earth's surface |