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Unit 6 - 8th Grade

Global Weather Systems - Unit 6 - 8th Grade

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Air mass a body of air that has about the same temperature and humidity throughout
Atmosphere an envelope of mixed gases held to the Earth by gravity; the most dense gases are near the surface of the Earth
Climate the long-term pattern of weather in an area
Convection current when temperature differences cause liquids and gases (fluids) to expand and move; the less dense areas continually rise; the more dense areas continually sink, creating a cyclical current
Coriolis effect the effect of the Earth’s rotation on the path of air and water; causes the path to curve
Hydrosphere the ice, water vapor, and liquid water in the atmosphere, including oceans, lakes, streams, soils, and groundwater
Weather the condition of the atmosphere at a place for a short period of time, including humidity, cloud cover, temperature, wind, and precipitation
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