7.3.1-LJ Flashcards

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Atmosphere

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Definition:An atmosphere is the layers of gases surrounding a planet or other celestial body. Earth’s atmosphere is composed of about 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and one percent of other gases.

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Altitude

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Definition:like elevation, is the distance above sea level. Areas are often considered “high-altitude” if they reach at least 2,400 meters (8,000 feet) into the atmosphere.

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Density

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Definition:
mass of a unit volume of a material substance. The formula for density is d = M/V, where d is density, M is mass, and V is volume. Density is commonly expressed in units of grams per cubic centimeter

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Troposphere

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Definition: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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Stratosphere

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Definition:This layer of our atmosphere has its own set of layers. There are no storms or turbulence here to mix up the air, so cold, heavy air is at the bottom and warm, light air is at the top.

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Mesosphere

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Definition:this is the highest layer of the atmosphere in which the gases are all mixed up rather than being layered by their mass. The mesosphere is 22 miles (35 kilometers) thick.

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Thermosphere

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Definition: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. The thermosphere is characterized throughout by an increase in temperature with height.

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Exosphere

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Definition:the outermost layer of our atmosphere. “Exo” means outside and is the same prefix used to describe insects like grasshoppers that have a hard shell or “exoskeleton” on the outside of their body. The exosphere is the very edge of our atmosphere.

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Temperature

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definition:Temperature is the measure of hotness or coldness expressed in terms of any of several scales, including Fahrenheit and Celsius. Temperature indicates the direction in which heat energy will spontaneously flow—i.e., from a hotter body (one at a higher temperature) to a colder body (one at a lower temperature).

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Nitrogen

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definiton: nitrogen (N), nonmetallic element of Group 15 [Va] of the periodic table. It is a colourless, odourless, tasteless gas that is the most plentiful element in Earth’s atmosphere and is a constituent of all living matter. nitrogen.

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Carbon Dioxide

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Definition: Carbon dioxide is a colorless and non-flammable gas at normal temperature and pressure. Although much less abundant than nitrogen and oxygen in Earth’s atmosphere, carbon dioxide is an important constituent of our planet’s air. A molecule of carbon dioxide (CO2) is made up of one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms.

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Oxygen

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

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air pressure

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Definition: It is the force exerted on a surface by the air above it as gravity pulls it to Earth. Atmospheric pressure is commonly measured with a barometer. In a barometer, a column of mercury in a glass tube rises or falls as the weight of the atmosphere changes.

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concentration

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Definition:
the strength of a solution, esp the amount of dissolved substance in a given volume of solvent, usually expressed in moles per cubic metre or cubic decimetre (litre)Symbol: c. the process of increasing the concentration of a solution.

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condition

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Definition:a mode or state of being, the state of being fit: the physical status of the body as a whole or of one of its parts usually used to indicate abnormality.

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constant

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Definition:A quantity that is unknown but assumed to have a fixed value in a specified mathematical context. A theoretical or experimental quantity, condition, or factor that does not vary in specified circumstances.

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continuous

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Definition: Relating to a line or curve that extends without a break or irregularity.

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composition

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Definition:chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding) the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole.

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elevation

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Definition:distance above sea level. Elevations are usually measured in meters or feet. They can be shown on maps by contour lines, which connect points with the same elevation; by bands of color; or by numbers giving the exact elevations of particular points on the Earths surface.

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generate

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Definition:to produce or bring into being; create. (also intr) to produce (electricity), esp in a power station. to produce (a substance) by a chemical process.

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hazard

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Definition:the potential to cause harm

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increase

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Definition: to make or become greater in size, degree, frequency, etc; grow or expand. noun (ˈɪnkriːs) the act of increasing; augmentation.

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influence

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Definition:the impact exerted on an object and leads to a change in its properties, position and so on.

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inhabitable

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Definition:suitable to live in; habitable.

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instability

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lack of stability or steadiness.

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layer

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a thickness of some homogeneous substance, such as a stratum or a coating on a surface

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moderate

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to slow down (neutrons), esp by using a moderator

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monitor

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a device or arrangement for observing, detecting, or recording the operation of a machine or system, especially an automatic control system.

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originate

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The birth, existence, or beginning; starting point

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pollutant

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a substance that is present in concentrations that may harm organisms (humans, plants and animals) or exceed an environmental quality standard.

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property

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the qualities and characteristics of a substance that describe and identify it.

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radiation

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Energy released in the form of particle or electromagnetic waves.

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region

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an area of land that has common features.

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relative

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considered in relation or in proportion to something else.

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solar

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of, derived from, relating to, or caused by the sun

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stable

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a system that is unchanging

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structure

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an arrangement and organization of interrelated elements in a material object or system, or the object or system so organized.

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surface

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the exterior or upper boundary of an object or body on the surface of the water the earth’s surface.

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uninhabitable

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not safe or suitable to be lived in.