Learning about Earth

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What are gases in the atmosphere that absorb and trap heat?

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Greenhouse gases

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Who monitors, investigates, and forecasts the weather?

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Meteorologist

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What is a satellite used to view clouds and orbits Earth from the North to the South poles?

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POES

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What orbits Earth taking photographs and collecting measurements?

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Satellites

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What term describes the atmosphere conditions for a region over a long period of time?

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Climate

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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 patterns.

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What is the primary gas responsible for the greenhouse effect?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2)

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What do meteorologists use to predict weather patterns?

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Weather models and satellite data

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What is the role of satellites in studying Earth?

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Satellites collect data on weather, climate, and environmental changes.

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What is the term for the layer of gases surrounding Earth?

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Atmosphere