7.3.1- aadon Flashcards

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Atmosphere

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the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet

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2
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Altitude

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the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.

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3
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Density

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the degree of compactness of a substance.

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4
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Troposphere

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the lowest region of the atmosphere, extending from the earth’s surface to a height of about 3.7–6.2 miles (6–10 km), which is the lower boundary of the stratosphere.

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5
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Stratosphere

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the layer of the earth’s atmosphere above the troposphere

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6
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Thermosphere

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the region of the atmosphere above the mesosphere and below the height at which the atmosphere ceases to have the properties of a continuous medium.

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7
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Temperature

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the degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object, especially as expressed according to a comparative scale and shown by a thermometer or perceived by touch.

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8
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Nitrogen

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the chemical element of atomic number 7, a colorless, odorless unreactive gas

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9
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Carbon Dioxide

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a colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration. It is naturally present in air

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Oxygen

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a colorless, odorless reactive gas, the chemical element of atomic number 8 and the life-supporting component of the air.

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11
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altitude

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the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.

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12
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air pressure

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the force exerted on a surface by the air above it as gravity pulls it to Earth.May 19, 2022

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13
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concentration

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the action or power of focusing one’s attention or mental effort.

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