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atmosphere


The air surrounding Earth.
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water vapor


Water in a gaseous state.
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glossary air mass


A large body of air with relatively uniform characteristics such as temperature and humidity.
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altimeter


A special type of aneroid barometer used in airplanes to measure altitude.
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aneroid barometer


A device to measure air pressure that uses an aneroid, which is a sealed, flexible metal bellows with some air removed that expands and contracts with air pressure changes.
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barograph


A device for recording air pressure.
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barometer


A device for measuring air pressure.
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blizzard


Snow falling with winds faster than 35 mph and visibility of 1/4 mile or less over an extended time.
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climate


Average weather of an area over a long time, usually 30 years.
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climate model


Mathematical model containing equations that describe climatic interactions.
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