key words

Weather

Day to day changed in atmospheric conditions.

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Climate

The pattern of weather over a long period of time.

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Air pressure

The forces put on the Earth's surface by weight of the air.

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Low pressure

When (usually warm) air rises.

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High pressure

When (usually cold) air sinks.

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Sub-tropical zone

Zone found at 30 degrees north and south just outside the tropics where there is high pressure from sinking air.

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Temperate zone

Area around 50-60 degrees north and south of the Equator where cold and warm air meet, causing low pressure.

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Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)

Area of low pressure around the Equator created by trade winds either side of the Equator meeting and rising

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The pattern of weather over a long period of time.

Climate

The forces put on the Earth's surface by weight of the air.

When (usually warm) air rises.

When (usually cold) air sinks.

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