Climate Flashcards


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acclimatize

to adapt to changes in the climate and environment.

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adapt

to be able to change to survive certain conditions.

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altitude

the height of the land above sea level.

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atmosphere

the gaseous mass surrounding Earth.

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climate

the weather conditions over a long period of time.

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drought

a long period of little or no rainfall.

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equator

the imaginary line that divides the planet into the Northern and Southern hemisphere.

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floodplain

an area of land bordering a river that often floods.

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humidity

dampness in the air.

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latitude

a locations distance north or south of the equator (side to side)

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precipitation

any form of water, rain or snow that falls on Earth.

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temperature

the degree of hotness or coldness.

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front

the boundary that separates air masses of different temperatures.