Atmosphere Brain Squeeze

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The earth has a variety of _________________ , defined by average temperature, precipitation, humidity, air pressure, and wind, over time in a particular place.

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climates

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The atmosphere is a mixture of gases, such as _________________ (78%), oxygen (21%), argon (0.93%), carbon dioxide (0.04%), trace gases and water vapor.

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nitrogen

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These gases are constantly being used and renewed by the processes of respiration, ___________synthesis, evaporation and condensation, the weathering of rock, and the decay of organic matter.

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photo

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The atmosphere has different properties at different _____________ (or elevations) and different locations around the Earth.

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altitudes

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Air _________________ , also known as atmospheric pressure, refers to the weight of the Earth's atmosphere pressing down on everything at the surface.

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pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Air pressure varies slightly over the Earth's surface, and variations in pressure are responsible for the changes in _____________________.

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weather

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_________ pressure is associated with storms, tornadoes, and hurricanes.

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Low

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________ pressure is associated with clear and dry conditions.

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High

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The air pressure is ________ on the top of mountains (higher elevation) than in valleys.

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less

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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At the equator the atmosphere is _____________; at the poles it is cooler.

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warmer

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