Flashcards: Science Quiz

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Flashcards: Science Quiz

Atmosphere
A blanket of dust and gases that surround the earth
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Atmosphere A blanket of dust and gases that surround the earth
Weather What the air is like at a certain time and place
Temperature A measurement of how hot or cold something is
Precipitation Water that falls to the ground from the atmosphere
Wind Air that is moving
Air Pressure The weight of air pressing down on earth. It affects our daily weather
Clouds A collection of tiny water drops or ice crystals in the air
Evaporation The change of something from a liquid to a gas
Water Vapor Water in the gas form
Condensation The change of something from a gas to a liquid
Water Cycle Describes how water moves between Earth's surface and the atmosphere.
Tornado Powerful storm with rotating winds that forms over land
Hurricane A large storm with strong winds and heavy rain. It forms over the ocean
Blizzard A storm with lots of snow, cold temperatures, and strong winds.
Climate A pattern of weather at a certain place over a long period of time
Sphere Earth is shaped like a ball, or this
Axis A line through the center of a spinning object
Seasons Times of the year with different weather patterns

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