Chapter 28.1 Flashcards
1
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the layer extending an average of 12km above the earth’s surface
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troposphere
2
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when the air temp. and altitude become stable
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temperature inversion
3
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a natural process in which certain gases in the atmosphere warm a planet as they absorb and emit infrared radiation
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greenhouse effect
4
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how are the layers divided
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compestion and temp.
5
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what is the majority of the troposhere made up of
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nitrogen 78%
6
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what is the second most gas in the troposhere
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oxygen 21%
7
Q
what is the remaining 1% made up of
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trace gases
7
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what is the remaining 1% made up of
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trace gases magority argon
