Atmosphere Review Maloney

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What is the importance of Earth's atmosphere to living things?

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It provides all of the gases we need.

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How are clouds formed?

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Clouds are formed when water vapor in the air condenses and becomes liquid or ice crystals.

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What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

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Air pressure decreases.

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What tool is used to measure wind speed?

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Anemometer.

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What is the process called when water vapor cools and forms droplets?

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Condensation.

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What gases are primarily found in Earth's atmosphere?

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Nitrogen (78%), Oxygen (21%), and trace amounts of other gases.

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What is the role of the ozone layer in the atmosphere?

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The ozone layer protects living organisms by absorbing harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.

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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 average weather patterns.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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