Altitude
The distance above sea level
Atmosphere
The layer of gas surrounding a planet that is held in place by gravity.
Atmospheric Circulation
The large-scale movement of air around Earth
Climate
Average weather patterns for a particular region
Coriolis Effect
The apparent deflection of moving air, as seen by an observer on Earth, as a result of Earth's rotation.
Latitude
Geographic coordinate that specifies the north-south position of a point on Earth's surface.
Ocean Currents
Directional movements of ocean water; surface currents result from steady winds over the ocean surface; deep currents result from density variations due to temperature and salinity differences.
Regional Geography
The study of specific regions of Earth.
Rotation
The spinning of Earth on its axis that causes day and night to occur.
Weather
The day-to-day state of the atmosphere.