The Atmosphere Flashcards
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The second lowest layer of the atmosphere
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Stratosphere
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The lowest layer of the atmosphere is
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The troposphere
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The third lowest layer of the atmosphere
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Mesosphere
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The highest layer of the atmosphere
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Thermosphere
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The lowest layer of the thermosphere
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The ionosphere
5
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The highest layer in the thermosphere
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Exosphere
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Air pressure is
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The result of the weight of a column of air pushing down on an area
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Closer to earth=
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More air pressure
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Farther from earth=
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Less air pressure
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Cool air _____
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Sinks
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Warmer air _____
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Rises
11
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The atmosphere is ______
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Heavy
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Wind is
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The horizontal movement of air to an area of high pressure to an area or low pressure
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The earth is heated by
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The Suns rays
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Winds are caused by
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Differences in air pressure
