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Atmosphere
atmosphere
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7th Grade
04/09/2014

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Term
Atmosphere
Definition
layer of gases that surrounds a planet
Term
• O2 from organisms ex
Definition
(algae)
Term
• Made up of…
Definition
1. Nitrogen (78%)
2. Oxygen (21%)
3. Water vapor, carbon dioxide (1%)
Term
Importance of atmosphere
Definition
1. Provides us with oxygen
2. Stabilizes surface temperature (traps solar heat)
3. Protects us from meteors (they burn up)
4. Ozone layer protects us from harmful rays (UV)
Term
troposphere
Definition
(closest to earth’s surface)
Term
troposphere
Definition
• Temperature changes as you move on layer to another (colder to hotter to colder)
Term
• Atmosphere pressure
Definition
pressure caused by air molecules above
• Greatest at surface
Term
Ozone Layer
Definition
• Ozone (O3) layer protects us against UV rays
• Absorb energy from UV rays
• Layer destroyed by CFCs (found in aerosol sprays and refrigerators)
• Ozone hole forming over Antarctica
• Some govt’s have banned CFCs
Term
True
Definition
atmosphere pressure is from pressure caused by air molecules above
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false
Definition
atmosphere is caused by pressure caused by air molecules above
Term
what does ozone protect
Definition
It protects the UV rays from our skin.
Term
what is the percent of oxygen
Definition
it is 21%
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what is the percent of nitrogen
Definition
it is 78%
Term
Heat
Definition
energy that flows from a hotter object to a cooler object
Term
Radiation
Definition
energy transferred by waves
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Conduction
Definition
energy transferred by touch
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Convection
Definition
energy transferred by currents (air or water)
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Evaporation
Definition
when water changes to water vapor
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Condensation
Definition
when water vapor changes to water
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Precipitation
Definition
when water droplets fall from clouds
Term
Run-off
Definition
water in the streams and rivers
Term
Ground water
Definition
water underground
Term
ex. Radiation
Definition
getting sunburn
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ex. conduction
Definition
burning tour feet on hot pavement
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ex. convection
Definition
warm air rising to the attic
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