7.3.1/Samantha Flashcards

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Atmosphere

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An atmosphere is a layer of gas or layers of gases that envelope a planet, and is held in place by the gravity of the planetary body.

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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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Density

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Density, is the substance’s mass per unit of volume. The symbol most often used for density is p, although the Latin letter D can also be used.

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Troposphere

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The lowest layer on Earth’s atmosphere

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