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Chapter 1 - Weather
Here is a set of flashcards that you can use to help study weather and atmosphere.
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6th Grade
11/05/2012

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Weather
Definition
Condition of Earth's atmosphere at A PARTICULAR TIME AND PLACE.
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Atmosphere
Definition
Covering of gases that surrounds the Earth.
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Ozone
Definition
Form of oxygen that has 3 oxygen atoms.
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Ionosphere
Definition
Lower part of thermosphere; Northern lights occur here; radio waves bounce off of it.
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Exosphere
Definition
Lower part of thermosphere; gradually blends w/ outer space.
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Air Pressure
Definition
The pressing down of the weight of air on an area.
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Troposphere
Definition
Lowest level of atmosphere; most weather is here; contains most of the air's mass.
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Altitude
Definition
Distance above sea level.
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Barometer
Definition
Instrument that measures air pressure; 2 kinds, mercury and aneroid.
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Thermosphere
Definition
4th layer of Earth's atmosphere; has 2 parts, exosphere & ionosphere.
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Mesosphere
Definition
3rd layer of the Earth's atmosphere; protects Earth from meteoroids.
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Stratosphere
Definition
2nd layer of Earth's atmosphere; contains the ozone layer; protects us from dangerous radiations.
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