Atmosphere & Winds

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What is the hottest layer in the atmosphere?

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Thermosphere

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True / False: Human activity is the cause of global warming. We are releasing too much CO2 into the atmosphere that has led to the Earth's temperature to rise.

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True

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List the five layers of the atmosphere in order from the ground up.

Back

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

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In the Northern hemisphere, the Coriolis effect causes the winds to bend/turn to the _____

Back

Right; clockwise

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Air pressure is measured by an instrument called a _______.

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Barometer

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What is the primary gas found in the Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen (approximately 78%)

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What is the role of the ozone layer in the atmosphere?

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

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term average conditions.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to a warming effect.

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What is wind?

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Wind is the movement of air from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure.