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Meteorology Vocab:
Science class vocab unit
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Weather | The state of the Earths atmosphere at a particular time and place. |
| Climate | The characteristic weather conditions in an area over a long period of time. |
| Meteorologist | A scientist who studies the weather. |
| Atmosphere | The mixture of gases that surrounds the solid earth. |
| Troposphere | The layer of the atmosphere nearest Earth's surface. |
| Precipitation | Any type of liquid or solid water that falls to Earth's surface (hail,rain,snow,sleet, etc..). |
| Rain Shadow | An area on the downward side of a mountain that gets less precipitation than the side that faces the wind. |
| Microclimates | A climate of a smaller area with a subclimate. |