Atmospheric Science Flashcards

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The thin layer of gases that surrounds Earth.

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Atmosphere

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The ratio of water vapor the air contains to the maximum amount it could have at that temperature.

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Relative Humidity

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The force exerted by air on the area below it.

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Air Pressure

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The lowest layer of the atmosphere, directly above the ground, extending 0-11 kilometers above sea level.

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Troposphere

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is the layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere, extending 11–50 kilometers above sea level. This layer allows for smooth flight for jet planes.

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Stratosphere

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The concentration of ozone in the stratosphere.

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Ozone layer

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is the layer of the atmosphere above the stratosphere, extending 50–80 kilometers above sea level.

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Mesosphere

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is the top layer, beginning about 80 kilometers (50 miles) above Earth’s surface and extending upward into space.

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Thermosphere

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Radiation is the transfer of energy through space.

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Radiation

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The transfer of heat directly between two objects that are in contact with one another.

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Conduction