Atmosphere Altitude and Convection

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What happens to air pressure as you increase in altitude?

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Air pressure decreases as you increase in altitude.

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What gas makes up about 78% of the Earth’s atmosphere?

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Nitrogen.

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Fluffy, fair weather clouds are called?

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Cumulus clouds.

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Where is air LESS dense?

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At higher altitudes like mountain tops.

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What gas makes up about 21% of the Earth’s atmosphere?

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Oxygen.

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What is the primary component of the Earth's atmosphere?

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Nitrogen, making up about 78%.

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What type of cloud is thin and wispy?

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Cirrus clouds.

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What is convection in the atmosphere?

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Convection is the process of heat transfer through the movement of air.

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How does temperature change with altitude in the troposphere?

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Temperature generally decreases with altitude in the troposphere.

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What is the role of the ozone layer?

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The ozone layer protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.