7.E.1- XZavion

Question 1

atmosphere

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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 other gases

Question 2

Altitude,

Answer 2

Altitude, 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

Question 3

Density

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Density is the number of things—which could be people, animals, plants, or objects—in a certain area. To calculate density, you divide the number of objects by the measurement of the area. The population density of a country is the number of people in that country divided by the area in square kilometers or miles

Question 4

troposphere

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The troposphere is the lowest layer of Earth’s atmosphere. Most of the mass (about 75-80%) of the atmosphere is in the troposphere. Most types of clouds are found in the troposphere, and almost all weather occurs within this layer.

Question 5

stratosphere

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The stratosphere is a layer of Earth’s atmosphere. It is the second layer of the atmosphere as you go upward. The troposphere, the lowest layer, is right below the stratosphere. The next higher layer above the stratosphere is the mesosphere.

Question 6

Mesosphere

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The mesosphere is a layer of Earth’s atmosphere. The mesosphere is directly above the stratosphere and below the thermosphere. It extends from about 50 to 85 km (31 to 53 miles) above our planet. Temperature decreases with height throughout the mesosphere.

Question 7

thermosphere

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The thermosphere is a layer of Earth’s atmosphere that is directly above the mesosphere and below the exosphere. It extends from about 90 km (56 miles) to between 500 and 1,000 km (311 to 621 miles) above our planet

Question 8

Exosphere

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The exosphere is 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.

Question 9

Temperature

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degree of hotness or coldness measured on a definite scale. b : the degree of heat that is natural to the body of a living being. c : abnormally high body heat running a temperature.

Question 10

nitrogen

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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

Question 11

Carbon Dioxide

Answer 11

carbon dioxide. A colorless, odorless gas that is present in the atmosphere and is formed when any fuel containing carbon is burned. It is breathed out of an animal’s lungs during respiration, is produced by the decay of organic matter, and is used by plants in photosynthesis.

Question 12

Oxygen,

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a chemical element found in the air as a colorless odorless tasteless gas that is necessary for life.

Question 13

altitude

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the vertical elevation of an object above a surface (such as sea level or land) of a planet or natural satellite

Question 14

density,

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the mass of a substance per unit volume. b : the distribution of a quantity (as mass, electricity, or energy) per unit usually of space.

Question 15

air pressure,

Answer 15

The air around you has weight, and it presses against everything it touches. That pressure is called atmospheric pressure, or air pressure. It is the force exerted on a surface by the air above it as gravity pulls it to Earth.

Question 16

concentration

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lose attention to or thought about a subject There is a concentration on math in the curriculum.

Question 17

condition

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: a premise upon which the fulfillment of an agreement depends : stipulation.

Question 18

constant

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something invariable or unchanging: such as. a : a number that has a fixed value in a given situation or universally or that is characteristic of some substance or instrument. b : a number that is assumed not to change value in a given mathematical discussion.

Question 19

continuous,

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marked by uninterrupted extension in space, time, or sequence : continuing without intermission or recurring regularly after minute interruptions continuous vitamin injections. Other Words from continuous.

Question 20

composition,

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the act or process of composing specifically : arrangement into specific proportion or relation and especially into artistic form the painting’s unique composition

Question 21

elevation

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the height to which something is elevated: such as. a : the angular distance of something (such as a celestial object) above the horizon

Question 22

generate definition

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to bring into existence: such as. a : procreate, beget. b : to originate by a vital, chemical, or physical process : produce generate electricity.

Question 23

hazard,

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A hazard is any source of potential damage, harm or adverse health effects on something or someone. Basically, a hazard is the potential for harm or an adverse effect (for example, to people as health effects, to organizations as property or equipment losses, or to the environment).

Question 24

increase

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to become progressively greater (as in size, amount, number, or intensity) 2 : to multiply by the production of young. transitive verb. 1 : to make greater : augment. 2 obsolete : enrich.

Question 25

influence

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As a verb, influence typically means “to affect or change someone or something in an indirect but usually important way.” Something or someone that influences a person or thing, then, has an influence on that person or thing.

Question 26

inhabitable,

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: capable of being lived in : suitable for habitation.

Question 27

instability,

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: the quality or state of being unstable especially : lack of emotional or mental stability. Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Learn More About instability.

Question 28

layer,

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one thickness, course, or fold laid or lying over or under another. 2 : stratum sense 1 the outer layers of the skin. Other Words from layer.

Question 29

moderate

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neither too much nor too little moderate heat. 2 : neither very good nor very bad moderate success. 3 : not expensive : reasonable moderate rates. 4 : not extreme or excessive a moderate point of view a moderate eater.

Question 30

monitor

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: an electronic device with a screen used for display (as of television pictures or computer information) (2) : a device for observing a biological condition or function a heart monitor.

Question 31

originate

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: to take or have origin : begin That board game originated in the 1940s. transitive verb. : to give rise to : initiate The composer originated 10 songs for the Broadway musical.

Question 32

pollutant

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Pollution is the introduction of harmful materials into the environment. These harmful materials are called pollutants. Pollutants can be natural, such as volcanic ash. They can also be created by human activity, such as trash or runoff produced by factories. Pollutants damage the quality of air, water, and land

Question 33

property

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something owned or possessed specifically : a piece of real estate. b : the exclusive right to possess, enjoy, and dispose of a thing : ownership. c : something to which a person or business has a legal title.

Question 34

radiation

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Radiation is energy that comes from a source and travels through space at the speed of light. This energy has an electric field and a magnetic field associated with it, and has wave-like properties. You could also call radiation “electromagnetic waves”.

Question 35

region,

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1 : an administrative area, division, or district especially : the basic administrative unit for local government in Scotland. 2a : an indefinite area of the world or universe. b : a broad geographic area distinguished by similar features

Question 36

relative

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adjective. If you say that something is relative, you mean that it needs to be considered and judged in relation to other things.

Question 37

solar

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1 : of, derived from, relating to, or caused by the sun. 2 : measured by the earth’s course in relation to the sun a solar year also : relating to or reckoned by solar time. 3a : produced or operated by the action of the sun’s light or heat solar energy.

Question 38

stable

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1 : a building in which domestic animals are sheltered and fed especially : such a building having stalls or compartments a horse stable. 2a : the racehorses of one owner. b : a group of people (such as athletes, writers, or performers) under one management. c : the racing cars of one owner. d : group, collection

Question 39

structure

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1 : something built or arranged in a definite way He entered a small brick structure. We studied leaves and other plant structures. 2 : the manner in which something is built, arranged, or organized the structure of the body. structure.

Question 40

surface

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(Entry 1 of 3) 1 : the exterior or upper boundary of an object or body on the surface of the water the earth’s surface. 2 : a plane or curved two-dimensional locus of points (such as the boundary of a three-dimensional region) plane surface surface of a sphere

Question 41

uninhabitable,

Answer 41

not safe or suitable to be lived in.