Atmosphere-Weather

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Type of air mass that forms near the equator

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Tropical air mass is warm and moist, forming near the equator.

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This gas makes up 21% of the atmosphere

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Oxygen is essential for respiration and combustion.

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The force of a column of air pressing down is called what?

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Air Pressure is the weight of air above a given point.

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What does this symbol represent? (cold front)

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A cold front is where a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass.

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What layer do planes typically fly in?

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Planes usually fly in the Stratosphere, where the air is stable.

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What is the primary component of the atmosphere?

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Nitrogen makes up about 78% of the Earth's atmosphere.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front occurs when a warm air mass rises over a cold air mass.

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What is the role of the ozone layer?

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The ozone layer protects Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

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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 difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average.