Atmophere and Weather

Front

Transfer of thermal energy by circulation or movement of a liquid or gas

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Convection

Front

Direct heat transfer between touching substances

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Conduction

Front

Energy radiated or transmitted as rays, waves, or particles.

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Radiation

Front

0-17km above Earth's surface, site of weather

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Troposphere

Front

Layer above the troposphere where planes fly

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Stratosphere

Front

Middle layer of the atmosphere

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Mesosphere

Front

Region above the mesosphere with increasing temperature

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Thermosphere

Front

Outer layer of the thermosphere extending into space

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Exosphere

Front

Protective layer in the atmosphere shielding Earth from UV radiation

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Ozone Layer

Front

A large body of air with uniform temperature, humidity, and pressure at a given height.

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Air Mass