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Weather & Climate
Weather and Climate
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Water Cycle | The water cycle, also known as the hydrologic cycle, refers to the continuous circulation of water within the Earth-atmosphere system. |
| Evaporation | Evaporation is the process by which a liquid transitions to a gaseous state below its boiling temperature. |
| transpiration | Transpiration is the process by which plants lose water vapor, primarily through small openings called stomata on their leaves. |
| sublimation | Sublimation is the process by which a substance transitions directly from the solid phase to the gaseous phase without passing through the liquid phase. |
| condensation | Condensation is defined as the change of state from a gas to a liquid. This process occurs when water vapor cools and loses energy, resulting in the formation of liquid water droplets |
| precipitation | Precipitation is a key component of the water cycle, which describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth. |
| weather | In science, weather refers to the state of the atmosphere at a specific place and time, characterized by various atmospheric conditions such as temperature, humidity, precipitation, air pressure, and wind. |
| humidity | Humidity refers to the amount of water vapor present in the air, which is crucial for understanding weather patterns and climate. |
| relative humidity | Relative humidity (RH) is defined as the percentage of moisture in the air compared to the maximum amount of moisture the air can hold at a specific temperature. |
| dew point | The dew point is the temperature at which air becomes saturated with water vapor, leading to condensation and the formation of dew or frost. |
| Air pressure | Air pressure is defined as the force per unit area exerted by the weight of air above a given surface in the atmosphere. |
| wind | In science, wind is defined as the movement of air caused by differences in atmospheric pressure, which results from uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun. |
| visibility | In science, visibility refers to the measure of how clearly an object can be seen and the distance from which it can be discerned. |
| Air mass | a body of air with horizontally uniform temperature, humidity, and pressure. |
| Front | In science, a front generally refers to a boundary or transition zone between two distinct regions or systems. |
| Jet stream | A jet stream is a narrow band of strong winds in the upper atmosphere that typically flows from west to east and influences weather patterns globally. |
| Thunderstorm | A thunderstorm is a violent weather phenomenon characterized by the presence of lightning, thunder, and heavy precipitation. |
| Lightning | In science, lightning is defined as a giant spark of electricity that occurs during thunderstorms when different charges build up in the atmosphere. |
| Thunder | Thunder is defined as the sound caused by lightning, resulting from the rapid expansion and contraction of air around a lightning strike. |
| Hurricane | A hurricane is defined as a tropical cyclone that has maximum sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour. |
| Storm surge | A storm surge is defined as the abnormal rise in seawater level during a storm, primarily caused by the storm's winds pushing water onshore. |
| Tornado | In science, a tornado is defined as a small-diameter column of violently rotating air that develops within a convective cloud and is in contact with the ground. |
| sinkhole | A sinkhole is a depression or hole in the ground that forms when water dissolves surface rock, particularly soluble rock like limestone, dolomite, or gypsum. |
| Wildfire | A wildfire is defined as an uncontrolled fire that burns in natural areas such as forests, grasslands, or brushlands. |
| muck fire | In science, muck fires refer to underground fires that occur when decomposing organic material ignites, typically in areas with high moisture. |
| climate | Climate is defined as the average weather in a given area over an extended period, encompassing various atmospheric elements such as temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, and atmospheric pressure. |
| latitude | Latitude is a geographic coordinate that measures the distance north or south of the Equator, expressed in degrees, and plays a crucial role in determining climate, ecosystems, and geographical positioning. |
| Topography | the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area |
| Elevation | In science, elevation refers to the height of a point above sea level. It is a crucial concept in various fields such as geography, meteorology, and mathematics. |
| Surface currents | Surface currents are the horizontal movements of ocean water primarily driven by wind, the Coriolis effect, and gravitational forces, playing a crucial role in regulating global climate and marine ecosystems. |
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Jamilah Joseph
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