Atmospheric Science Flashcards

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Troposphere

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A. The layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs.

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Stratosphere

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B. The layer of the atmosphere that contains the ozone layer.

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Air Pressure

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C. The force exerted by the weight of air.

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Thermosphere

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D. The layer above the stratosphere.

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Ozone Layer

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B. Located in the stratosphere

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Greenhouse Effect

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E. A phenomenon that traps heat in the atmosphere.

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Mesosphere

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F. The layer of the atmosphere where meteors burn up.

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Convection

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G. The transfer of heat through fluid movement.

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Conduction

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H. The transfer of heat through direct contact.

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Radiation

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I. The transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves.