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| The weight of the atmosphere pressing down on any point on the surface of Earth.Air snks in high pressure areas, and few clouds form. Air rises from low pressure areas to form clouds that produce rain. |
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| A seasonal wind. Summer monsoon winds in South Asia usually bring rain to that region |
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| The precipitation that occurs when moist air rises up the side of a mountain. As the air rises, it cools down and releases moisture as rain or snow. |
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| A dry area on the downward side of a mountain. |
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| The ability of one country to produce a good or provide a service at a lower cost or more effectively than another country. |
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| Information Technology (IT) |
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| The use of technology to move,record, and process information. IT includes: computers, communication satellites, cell phones and the internet. |
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| To hiresomeone outside a company to do work that was once done inside the company. Information Technology (IT) has made it possible to outsource jobs to businesses in other countries. |
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| An area that uses the same timeclock. Earth is divided into twenty four standard time zones. Each zone has its clocks set to the same hour and minute. |
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| The process of adjusting to lower oxygen levels at high elevations. Climbers adjust through exercise and rest as they gradually move higher. |
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| The number of people or animals the environment of an area can support. A place's carrying capacity depends on the environment. |
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| The harmful effects of cold, wind. or other extreme weather conditions. |
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