Greenhouse Gasses - gasses in the earth's atmosphere that trap heat., Fossil Fuels - fuels developed by the decay of plants and animal life over millions of years., Global Warming - the gradual increase in the temperature of the earth’s surface., Solar Radiation - energy from the sun., Doppler Radar - electronic soundings that measure the speed and rotation of winds and wind draft., Continental Climate - hot summers and cold winters., Greenhouse Effect - the heating of the earth's surface caused by gases a roof over the lower atmosphere., Tropical Storm - a storm originating in the tropics and marked by high winds and heavy rain, such as hurricanes., Tropical Disturbance - a weather phenomenon originating from warm ocean waters as cool air blows into the base of swirling mounds of warm., Vortex - the rapid, spiralling winds of a tornado., Desert Climate - very dry weather conditions., Mountain Climate - cooler than places at lower altitudes often with heavy precipitation if located near coastlines., Polar Climate - severe winters and cool summers., Tropical Climate - hot temperatures in every season and a of moisture., Temperate Climate - moderate temperature conditions year-round., Air Pressure - a measure of the density of air., Maritime Climate - warms summers and cool winters., Tornado - A violently rotating column of air touching the ground, usually attached to the base of a thunderstorm.,

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