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Weather Factors
Term | Definition |
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Greenhouse Effect | The process by which gases hold heat in the atmosphere. |
Thermal Energy | The total energy of motion in the particles of a substance. |
Conduction | Heat transfer between two substances that are in contact. |
Anemometer | An instrument that measures wind speed. |
Local Winds | Winds caused by unequal heating within a small area. |
Global Winds | Winds that blow steadily over long distances. |
Psychrometer | An instrument that measures relative humidity. |
Cumulonimbus Clouds | Large clouds that produce thunderstorms. |
Cumulus Clouds | Clouds near the ground that look like fluffy heaps of cotton. |
Cirrus Clouds | High, feathery looking clouds made up of ice crystals. |
Stratus Clouds | Layered clouds that cover much of the sky and are dull gray. |
Precipitation | Any form of water that falls from clouds. |
Convection | The transfer of heat by fluid movement. |
Dew Point | The temperature at which water in air changes from gas to liquid. |