Unit 2 Vocabulary
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Physical processes | A sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states |
| Environment | The totality of surrounding conditions |
| Regions | The extended spatial location of something |
| Weather | (meteorology) the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation |
| Tectonic forces | origin and mechanics of the forces responsible for tectonic plate movements |
| Erosion | process that breaks things down |
| Soil-building | (of crops) planted to improve the quality of the soil. |
| Elevation | The action or fact of elevating or being elevated. |
| Latitude | The angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator, usually expressed in degrees and minutes. |
| Wind systems | (in climate (meteorology): Winds in the stratosphere and mesosphere) |
| Ocean currents | (ocean current) the steady flow of surface ocean water in a prevailing direction |
| Mountain barriers | A series of mountain ridges alike in form, direction, and origin. |
| Temperature | The degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment. |
| Precipitation | rain, snow, sleet, dew, etc., formed by condensation of water vapour in the atmosphere |
| Climate regions | (Climate region) Climate classification systems are ways of classifying the world's climates. A climate classification may correlate closely with a biome category, as climate is a major influence on biological life in a region |
| Earth-Sun relationship | The position of the Earth relative to the sun that helps to determine day and night, seasons, and time zones. |
| Lithosphere | The outer part of the earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle, approximately 100 km (62 mi.) thick. |
| Biosphere | the part of the earth's crust, waters, and atmosphere that supports life. |
| Hydrosphere | the water on or surrounding the surface of the globe, including the water of the oceans and the water in the atmosphere. |
| Atmosphere | the gaseous envelope surrounding the earth; the air |
| Landforms | a specific geomorphic feature on the surface of the earth, ranging from large-scale features such as plains, plateaus, and mountains to minor features such as hills, valleys, and alluvial fans. |
| Climate | the composite or generally prevailing weather conditions of a region, as temperature, air pressure, humidity, precipitation, sunshine, cloudiness, and winds, throughout the year, averaged over a series of years. |
| Biomes | a complex biotic community characterized by distinctive plant and animal species and maintained under the climatic conditions of the region, especially such a community that has developed to climax. |
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