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  Global Climate

  Author:Laurie DuncanFrom:The Gale Encyclopedia of Science (Vol. 3. 6^th ed.)

  20213,177 words Topic overview 1420LThe long-term distribution of heat and precipitation on Earth's surface is called global climate. Heat from the Sun keeps Earth's average temperature within a range that allows for biological life and maintains the...
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  Microclimate

  Editors:Katherine H. Nemeh and Jacqueline L. LongeFrom:The Gale Encyclopedia of Science (Vol. 5. 6^th ed.)

  2021435 words Topic overview 1180LClimate is the set of characteristic temperatures, humidities, sunshine, winds, and other weather conditions that prevail over large areas of space for long periods of time. The word climate is derived from the Greek...
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  Dust Devil

  Editors:Katherine H. Nemeh and Jacqueline L. LongeFrom:The Gale Encyclopedia of Science (Vol. 2. 6^th ed.)

  2021262 words Topic overview, Brie... 1150LA dust devil is a relatively small, rapidly rotating wind that stirs up dust, sand, leaves, and other material as it moves across the ground. Dust devils are also known as whirlwinds or, especially in Australia,...
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  Ocean Currents

  Authors:Agnes Galambosi and K. Lee LernerFrom:The Gale Encyclopedia of Science (Vol. 5. 6^th ed.)

  20211,137 words Topic overview 1430LOcean currents are the result of wind action, tidal movements, and other factors influencing larger scale ocean circulation patterns, including not only the surface movement of water but also slow, deep-water...
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  Dune

  Editors:Katherine H. Nemeh and Jacqueline L. LongeFrom:The Gale Encyclopedia of Science (Vol. 2. 6^th ed.)

  2021916 words Topic overview 1280LA dune is a windblown pile of sand. Over time, dunes become well-sorted deposits of materials by wind or water that take on a characteristic shape and that retain that general shape as material is further transported by...
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  Bridges

  Author:David E. NewtonFrom:The Gale Encyclopedia of Science (Vol. 1. 6^th ed.)

  20212,724 words Topic overview 1210LBridges are structures that join two otherwise inaccessible points of land, such as the two shores of a river or lake, or the two sides of a canyon or deep gully. Bridges are designed to carry railroad cars, motor...