Final Exam Earth Fall 2024

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What are the layers of the atmosphere in order from bottom to top?

Back

troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere

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What is the profile view to Topographic Map #2?

Back

E

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Where is the starting point for calculating latitude?

Back

equator

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What is the process that traps heat in our atmosphere?

Back

the Greenhouse Effect

Front

What is the distance in degrees north or south of the equator called?

Back

latitude

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What is the definition of troposphere?

Back

The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere, where weather occurs.

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What is the definition of stratosphere?

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The layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere, containing the ozone layer.

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What is the definition of mesosphere?

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The layer of the atmosphere above the stratosphere, where temperatures decrease with altitude.

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What is the definition of thermosphere?

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The layer of the atmosphere above the mesosphere, characterized by high temperatures.

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What is the definition of exosphere?

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The outermost layer of the atmosphere, where atmospheric particles are so sparse.