The Atmosphere and

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What are the layers of the atmosphere in order from Earth to space?

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troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere

Front

What process distributes heat energy throughout the atmosphere?

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Convection

Front

What is an example of convection?

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A lava lamp with oil that heats, flows to the top, cools, then flows to the bottom.

Front

How does elevation affect temperature in the troposphere?

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Higher elevation = Colder temperatures.

Front

Which phase changes require energy to be removed?

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Deposition, condensation, freezing.

Front

What is the definition of the troposphere?

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

Front

What is the definition of the 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 the mesosphere?

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

Front

What is the definition of the 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 the exosphere?

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