atmosphere and air temputure Flashcards
1
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insolation
A
is the solar radiation that reaches the earth’s surface.
2
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atmosphere
A
the layer of gases, commonly known as air, that surrounds the planet Earth and is retained by Earth’s gravity.
3
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troposphere
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is the lowest layer of Earth’s atmosphere
4
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air pressure
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the pressure exerted by the weight of air in the atmosphere
5
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weather
A
what the lower atmosphere in like any given time and place.
6
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barometer
A
a device for measuring air pressure
