Earths Atmosphere

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What is the main source of oxygen that animals, including humans, need to breathe?

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Plants and certain organisms that perform photosynthesis.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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What do we call the condition of the atmosphere and its phenomena in a certain place at a specific time?

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Weather.

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How are weather and climate related?

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Weather is related to but different than climate.

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What is the name of scientists who study the conditions and phenomena in the atmosphere?

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Meteorologists.

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What are the spheres of the Earth system?

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The atmosphere, geosphere, biosphere, and hydrosphere.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants use sunlight to make food and release oxygen.

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What is climate?

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The average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

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What role do meteorologists play in understanding the atmosphere?

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They study and predict weather patterns and atmospheric phenomena.

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