Eastern Global Studies - Climate Flashcards

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Climate

Weather conditions at a particular location over a long period of time.

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Climatizado

Condiciones climáticas en un lugar particular durante un largo período de tiempo.

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Weather

Condition of the atmosphere at a particular location and time.

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Clima

Condición de la atmósfera en un lugar y momento determinados.

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Wind Currents

The movement of air, caused by the uneven heating of the Earth by the sun and the Earth’s own rotation.

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El movimiento del aire, causado por el calentamiento desigual de la Tierra por el sol y la propia rotación de la Tierra.

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Ocean Currents
Affect BOTH:
Temperature of the area
Amount of precipitation

Move in circular motion

Warm -> away from equator, toward poles
Cold -> toward equator,
away from poles

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Corrientes oceánicas
Afecta a AMBOS:
temperatura de la zona
Cantidad de precipitación

Mover en movimiento circular

Cálido -> lejos del ecuador, hacia los polos
Fría -> hacia el ecuador,
lejos de los polos

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Topography

Landforms and physical features of an area. For example, a mountain.

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Topografía

Accidentes geográficos y características físicas de un área. Por ejemplo, una montaña.

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