Atmospheric Science Flashcards

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The Atmosphere

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A mixture of gases surrounding the Earth, providing air to breathe, shielding from UV radiation, trapping heat, and preventing extreme temperature changes.

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Temperature in the Stratosphere

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Temperatures increase because ozone absorbs ultraviolet radiation from the Sun.

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Heat Trapping by the Atmosphere

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The atmosphere traps heat to warm the planet.

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Definition of climate

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Climate is the weather conditions over a long period of time.

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Stationary Front

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Forms when two air masses meet but neither is strong enough to replace the other, leading to cloudy weather and light rain.

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Air Pressure and Weather

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Air pressure affects weather conditions significantly.

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High Pressure Systems

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Bring clear skies and calm weather due to sinking air that prevents cloud formation.

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Weather Impact of Occluded Fronts

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Long periods of rain due to the interaction of cold and warm air masses.

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Isobars on weather maps

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Isobars show areas where the air pressure is the same on weather maps.

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Measurement of air pressure

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Air pressure is measured with a barometer in millibars or inches of mercury.