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daisymohler_ams on January 27, 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Radiation | Energy that is tranferred in the form of rays or waves:Energy that comes from the sun. |
| Conduction | The transfer of energy that occurs when molecules touch; direct contact.Occurs with solids. |
| Convection | The tranfer of heat by the flow of material; creates a round current.Liquids and gasses. |
| Hydrosphere | All the water on Earth's surface. |
| Wind | Air moving form an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure. |
| Coriolis Effect | The rotation of the Earth causes wind or turn or curve. |
| Polar Easterlies | Cold,dense sinking air that moves from east to west leaving the poles. |
| Westerlies | Move west to east across the USA. |
| Doldrums | Along the Equator warm riding air,daily rain,very little rain |
| Trade Winds | Warn air from equator,crosses Atlantic Ocean,early sailors relied on these winds. |
| Jet Stream | Part of the Westerlies,moves weather across thw US,blows from West to East,jets fly faster when traveling East. |
| Sea Breeze | Happens during the day,High pressure over water,wind blowa from water to the land. |
| Land Breeze | Happens during the night.High pressure over the land.Winds travels from the land to the water. |
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