section 3 flash cards
1
Q
the condition of the atmosphere at a given time and place
A
weather
2
Q
weather conditions in a geographic region over a long time
A
climate
3
Q
the measurement of heat
A
temperature
4
Q
Earth’s atmosphere trapping heat energy
A
greenhouse effect
5
Q
caused by human activities
A
global warming
6
Q
all centers of low pressure
A
cyclones
7
Q
winds that blow from the same direction
A
prevailing winds
8
Q
zone along the equator that is calm with no prevailing winds
A
doldrums
9
Q
when two air masses of widely different temperatures or moisture levels meet.
A
front
