Flashcard on Interesting Things About Air

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What is the fastest gust of wind ever recorded on Earth?

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253 miles per hour.

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Why does air pressure decrease on top of a mountain?

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There is less atmosphere pushing down.

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What are aerosols?

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Tiny particles in the air.

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What are bioaerosols?

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Living organisms in the air.

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What is the term for the amount of water air can hold before it rains?

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Humidity.

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What is air pressure?

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The force exerted by the weight of air above a surface.

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What is the composition of air?

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Air is primarily composed of nitrogen (78%), oxygen (21%), and other gases (1%).

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The process by which certain gases trap heat in the atmosphere, warming the Earth.

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What is wind?

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Air in motion relative to the surface of the Earth.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.