6th Grade Science Weather Science Study Guide

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Climate
The long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area.
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Weather
The short-term atmospheric conditions at a specific time and place.
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Jet Stream
A fast-flowing ribbon of air high in the atmosphere that affects weather patterns.
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Sea Breeze
A cool breeze that blows from the ocean to the land during the day.
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Land Breeze
A breeze that blows from the land to the ocean at night.
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High-Pressure System (HP)
A system characterized by sinking air, leading to clearer skies and less precipitation.
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Low-Pressure System (LP)
A system characterized by rising air, often leading to clouds and precipitation.
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Coriolis Effect
The deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.
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Evaporation
The process of turning from liquid into vapor, affecting humidity and weather patterns.
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El Niño
A climate pattern characterized by warmer-than-average sea temperatures in the Pacific Ocean, impacting weather globally.
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La Niña
A climate pattern characterized by cooler-than-average sea temperatures in the Pacific Ocean, influencing global weather patterns.
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Precipitation
Any form of water that falls from the atmosphere, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
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Humidity
The amount of moisture in the air, affecting weather and climate.
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Temperature
A measure of how hot or cold something is, influencing weather and climatic conditions.
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Air Pressure
The force exerted by the weight of air above a particular point, influencing weather patterns.