Enviro Unit 4: Climate

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What layer of the atmosphere is where weather occurs?

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Troposphere

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What is the correct order of the atmosphere layers from Earth to space?

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Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

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What are Hadley, Ferrel, and polar?

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Atmospheric circulation cells

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How does latitude affect climate?

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Closer to the equator is warmer

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What is the layer of gas surrounding a planet that is held in place by gravity?

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Atmosphere

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What is the definition of climate?

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The long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which certain gases trap heat in the atmosphere, warming the Earth.

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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 is the role of the stratosphere?

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It contains the ozone layer, which protects the Earth from harmful UV radiation.

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What is atmospheric pressure?

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The force exerted by the weight of air above a given point.