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Title: Earth Science

Description: Hailey Marshall

Total Flash Cards: 20

Created: 10/17/2011 12:52:29

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Term
Atmospheric
 Definition
Having to do with the mass of the air that surrounds the earth.
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Bleak
Definition
Barren;Desolate
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Countless
 Definition
Unlimited;Infinite
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Crescent
 Definition
Characterized by a curved, semi-circular shape.
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Dismal
 Definition
Dreary;Gloomy
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Equinox
 Definition
One of two lines each yeat when day and night are of equal length.
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Expanse
 Definition
A wide and open area.
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Fragment
 Definition
A broken or disconnected part.
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Gravity
 Definition
The force of attraction toward the center of a celestial body.
Term
Hazy
Definition
Mist;Foggy
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Illumination
 Definition
A lighting up.
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Luminescent
 Definition
Capable of emitting light.
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Luminous
 Definition
Bright;Giving of light.
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Meterology
 Definition
Science dealing with weather and weather forecasting.
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Phenomenon
 Definition
An unusual or signigicant occurence.
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Refraction
 Definition
Bending or deflection of a ray of light.
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Solstice
 Definition
Time of year when the sun is farthest from the equator.
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Sultry
 Definition
Hot and moist;Sweltering.
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turbulance
 Definition
VIolent motion or agitation.
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humid
Definition
moist and damp