Atmosphere Review

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In which layer does weather occur?

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Troposphere

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What happens to temperature as the elevation increases in the thermosphere?

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Temperature increases.

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Which is not a global wind?

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Temperate winds.

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How does carbon pose a threat to the biosphere?

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Carbon dioxide gas can effectively trap heat in the atmosphere.

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What is the most common result of greenhouse gases altering the atmosphere of Earth?

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An increase in the air temperature.

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What is the primary function of the ozone layer?

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To protect Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

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What are trade winds?

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Global winds that blow from east to west in the tropics.

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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 significance of the stratosphere?

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It contains the ozone layer, which absorbs and scatters UV radiation.

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What are polar winds?

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Winds that blow from the polar regions towards the equator.