| A | B |
|---|
| air pressure | measure of the force of air pressing down on Earth's surface |
| atmosphere | mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth |
| climate | general conditions of the temperature and precipitation over time |
| conduction | transfer of heat energy through direct contact |
| convection | transfer of heat energy through a fluid (gas or liquid) |
| Coriolis Effect | shifts in wind direction caused by Earth's rotation |
| Greenhouse Effect | gases (like carbon dioxide) in the atmosphere trap heat like a blanket |
| interglacial | time period between major glaciations, of ice ages |
| microclimate | localized climate in a small area |
| radiation | transfer of heat energy through empty space |
