Atmosphere and Clouds Review

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What is the layer of gases that surround the earth?

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Atmosphere

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How do animals take in nitrogen?

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By eating the plants that take the nitrogen in through the soil.

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In which layer of the atmosphere does weather take place?

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Troposphere

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What type of cloud is characterized by a fluffy, white appearance and often indicates fair weather?

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Cumulus

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Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?

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Stratosphere

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What is the primary gas in the Earth's atmosphere?

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Nitrogen (approximately 78%)

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What is the role of the ozone layer?

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To protect the Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

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What are the three main types of clouds?

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Cumulus, Stratus, Cirrus.

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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 term for the boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere?

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Tropopause.