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TermDefinition
Altitude The distance from sea level
Atmosphere The layer of gas surrounding a planet that is held in place by gravity
Atmospheric Circulation The large-scale movement of air around Earth
Climate Average weather patterns for a particular region
Coriolis Effect the apparent deflection of moving air, as seen by observer on earth, as a result of earths rotation
Latitude geographic coordinate that specifies the north- south position of a point on earth's surface
Ocean Currents directional movements of ocean water; surface currents result from steady winds over the ocean surface; deep currents result from density variations due to temperature and salinity difference
Regional Geography The study of specific regions of Earth
Rotation The spinning of the Earth and its axis that causes day and night to occur
Weather The day-to-day state of the atmosphere
Tropical A warm area around the equator
Polar Very cold, low angle of sunlight
Temperate Middle latitudes; 4 seasons
Light Intensity Direct light at the equator, indirect light at the poles.
Altitude and Temperature Altitude is up, temperature is down
Convection Currents They happen when the air masses have different temperatures. Hot air rises, cold air sinks
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