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| Climate | The general conditions of temperature and precipitation for a large area. |
| Weather | The current conditions of temperature and precipitation for an area. |
| Convection | The transfer of energy due to density differences that are caused by temperature variations. |
| Conduction | The transfer of energy through matter in which energy moves from one particle to another. |
| Radiation | The transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves. |
| Wind | The movement of air due to uneven heating of the Earth and its atmosphere. |
| Air Pressure | The measure of the downward force that the atmosphere is placing on the Earth's surface. |
| Humidity | The measure of the water vapor that is held in the air. |
| Hydrosphere | All the water that occurs at the Earth's surface. |
| Drought | The lack of precipitation in an area for an extended amount of time. |
| Thermometer | Instrument used to measure the temperature in an area. |
| Anemometer | Instrument used to measure the wind speed and direction in an area. |
| Barometer | Instrument used to measure the atmospheric pressure in an area. |
| Cloud Seeding | The process of placing particles in the atmosphere to cause precipitation. |
| Microclimate | The smallest possible division of climate. |
| Leeward | The side opposite the windward side of a mountain that impacts the weather conditions of that area. |
| Altitude | The measure of the distance above sea level. |
| Latitude | The measure of the distance North and South of the equator. |
| Dew Point | The temperature at which the air becomes saturated and condensation occurs. |
| Meteorologist | A person who studies and tries to predict the weather. |
