Earth Science Ch. 5 Lesson 2 Flashcards
1
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Convection Current
A
The transfer of heat through movement of a gas or liquid.
2
Q
Equator
A
The imaginary line that runs around the middle of the Earth.
3
Q
Global Winds
A
A wind that in a predictable direction.
4
Q
Land Breeze
A
The movement of air from land to water.
5
Q
Latitude
A
A measure how far north or south something is from the equator.
6
Q
Sea Breeze
A
The movement of air from water to land.
7
Q
Sphere
A
A 3-D circle; the shape of the earth
8
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Trade winds
A
Winds that blow between 30 degrees N latitude and 30 degrees S longitude.
9
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Air Pressure
A
The force given on an area by the weight of the air above it.
