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The following are lists of terms for GPH 111. They are divided by major topic and can serve as a way to learn the required terms for the course. I do not ask definition questions on exams, however, knowing what the words mean will enable you to answer test questions more effectively.

History, Shape of the Earth, Latitude/Longitude and Projections
Evolution of Earth and Earth's Atmosphere
Earth-Sun Relationships/Seasons
Energy Transfer through Atmosphere, Energy Balance
Temperature and Heat
Pressure, Winds and Global Circulation Patterns
Humidity, Clouds, Fog and Precipitation
Lapse Rates and Stability, Lifting mechanisms
Air Masses, Fronts, Cyclonic Storms
Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, Hurricanes
Climate Classification, Biomes
Plate Tectonics & Earth's Interior
Earth Materials
Volcanism
Folding, Faulting, Earthquakes
Weathering and Mass Wasting, Karst
Fluvial Processes
Glacial Processes
Coastal Processes

 
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