ES Ch 3 Sec 2 & 3 Vocab

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A mixture of gases surrounding a planet, like Earth.

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atmosphere

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Lowest atmospheric layer where temperature drops with altitude; weather exists.

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troposphere

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Layer between troposphere and mesosphere; temperature rises with altitude; contains ozone layer.

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stratosphere

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Gas molecule of 3 oxygen atoms

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ozone

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Energy transferred as electromagnetic waves (e.g., visible light, infrared)

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radiation

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Transfer of energy as heat through a material

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Conduction

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Fluid movement due to density differences from temperature causes circular motion.

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convection

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Warming of Earth's surface and lower atmosphere due to gases absorbing and reradiating infrared radiation.

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greenhouse effect

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Continuous movement of water between atmosphere, land, and oceans

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water cycle

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Change of state from liquid to gas

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evaporation

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