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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| climate | the combined ocean and atmospheric cycle that results in weakened trade winds across the Pacific Ocean. |
| rain shadow | an area of low rainfall on the downwind slope of a mountain. |
| specific heat | the amount of thermal energy (joules) needed to raise the temperature of 1 kg of material 1°C. |
| microclimate | a localized climate that is different from the climate of the larger area surrounding it. |
| Ice Age | a period of time when a large portion of Earth’s surface is covered by glaciers. |
| interglacial | a warm period that occurs during an ice age. |
| Climate | the long-term average weather conditions that occur in a particular region. |
| monsoon | a wind circulation pattern that changes direction with the seasons. |
| drought | a period of below-average precipitation. |
| global warming | an increase in the average temperature of Earth’s surface. |
| greenhouse gas | a gas in the atmosphere that absorbs Earth’s outgoing infrared radiation. |
| deforestation | the removal of large areas of forests for human purposes. |
| global climate model | a set of complex equations used to predict future climates. |