Atmosphere and Climate Change

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What is the distance North or South of the equator measured in degrees?

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Latitude

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What is the most abundant greenhouse gas in the atmosphere?

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Carbon dioxide

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What does ozone in the atmosphere protect against?

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Harmful UV radiation

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What are the two most abundant gases in the atmosphere?

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Nitrogen and oxygen

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What term describes changes in atmospheric conditions from minute-to-minute or hour-to-hour?

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Weather

Front

What is the term for the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area?

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Climate

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What is the primary function of the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

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To trap heat and keep the Earth warm

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What is the role of water vapor in the atmosphere?

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It contributes to weather patterns and helps regulate temperature.

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What is the main source of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

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Burning fossil fuels and deforestation

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What is the significance of the ozone layer?

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It absorbs the majority of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.