Atmosphere Retake

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What is the definition of conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat from objects that are touching.

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What is the most common gas in the atmosphere?

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Nitrogen.

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What is the term for the amount of water vapor in the air?

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Humidity.

Front

What happens to air pressure when a person climbs a mountain?

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Air pressure decreases.

Front

What is the transfer of thermal energy between objects of different temperatures called?

Back

Heat.

Front

What is the primary function of the atmosphere?

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To protect life on Earth by providing oxygen, regulating temperature, and shielding from harmful solar radiation.

Front

What are the layers of the atmosphere in order from the surface of the Earth?

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Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere.

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How does temperature affect air pressure?

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As temperature increases, air pressure decreases, and vice versa.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of the Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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What role does water vapor play in the atmosphere?

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Water vapor is a key component of the atmosphere that influences weather and climate, and it also acts as a greenhouse gas.