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atmosphere
A gaseous covering to a planet that is bound by gravity. Planets have very different atmospheres and each has very different properties.
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heavy surf
Large waves breaking on or near the shore resulting from swells spawned by a distant storm or persistent winds.
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water vapor
Water in a vapor (gaseous) form; also refered to as atomospheric moisture. Water vapor is one of the most important parts of the atmosphere.
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absolute humidity
The mass of water vapor in a given volume of air. It represents the density of water vapor in the air.
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acid rain
Cloud or rain droplets combine with gaseous pollutants, such as oxides of sulfur and nitrogen, to make falling rain or snow acidic.
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advection
Transport of an atmospheric property by the wind.
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advection fog
Occurs when warm, moist air moves over a cold surface and the air cools to below its dew point.
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air mass thunderstorm
A thunderstorm not associated with a front. Air mass thunderstorms typically are associated with warm, humid air in the summer months; they develop during the afternoon in response to afternoon heating by the sun, and dissipate rather quickly after sunset.
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air mass
A large body of air that has similar horizontal temperature and moisture properties.
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