Physical Geography 1st Semester Final

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This layer is where weather occurs.

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Troposphere

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The movement in the air caused by differences in air pressure is called?

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Wind

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What type of feedback loop is characterized by a process that amplifies its effects?

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Positive Feedback Loop

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In a low pressure system, air tends to:

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Rises and expands

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When is the spring equinox in the northern hemisphere?

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March 20

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What is the layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere?

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Stratosphere

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What phenomenon occurs when the sun is directly above the equator?

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Equinox

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What is the primary cause of wind?

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Differences in air pressure

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What type of feedback loop reduces the effects of a process?

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Negative Feedback Loop

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What is the term for the boundary between two different air masses?

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