science unit 2 quiz 1 Flashcards

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earths atmosphere

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78% nitrogen 21% oxegen 0.93%argono, 0.04% carbon dioxide, 0.03% other gases

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air pressure

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The force of air molecules, pressing on other particles and objects; the weight of the air above you.

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tempurature

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the mesure of how fast the molecules are moving

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Diffusion

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When particles move an area of high concentration area of low concentration

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Convection

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Movement of matter, due to differences in densities example, lava lamp, the transfers of energy due to the movement of matter

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Low air pressure

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Air particles are farther apart conditions, clouds, wind, and precipitation

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High air pressure

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Air particles are closer together, conditions for calm and mild weather.

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Temperature

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The measure of how fast the molecules are moving

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Density

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the mass per unit volume of a material Less dense things tend to rise. more dense things tend to sink.

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Wind

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The movement of air caused by uneven heating on earth surface, creating air pressure differences

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