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Everette McDuffie
Atmosphere
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Science
7th Grade
04/15/2014

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Atmosphere
Definition
layer of gasses that surrounds a planet
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Our atmosphere was made by what
Definition
algae in the water
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What is our atmosphere made of
Definition
78% Nitrogen 21% Oxygen 1% other gasses
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What does our Atmosphere do
Definition
Provides us with oxygen
Stabilizes surface temperature
Protects us from meteors
Ozone layer protects us from harmful UV rays
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Troposphere
Definition
the layer we live in
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atmospheric pressure
Definition
pressure caused by air molecules
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Ozone layer is made up of what
Definition
O3
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Ozone layer is destroyed by what
Definition
CFC's
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radiation
Definition
energy transferred by waves
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conduction
Definition
energy transferred by touch
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convictions
Definition
energy transferred by currents
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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 the clouds
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run-off
Definition
water in streams or rivers
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groundwater
Definition
water underground
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