Earth Systems Test Review

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What atmospheric layer do most weather events occur in?

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The troposphere.

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What type of front occurs when cold air replaces warm air?

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Cold front.

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In which direction does the sun rise due to Earth's rotation?

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East.

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What event is characterized by stronger than usual trade winds?

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La Nina.

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What is the atmospheric layer where we live and where weather occurs?

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Troposphere.

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What is the layer above the troposphere?

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Stratosphere.

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What type of front occurs when warm air replaces cold air?

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Warm front.

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What is the term for the boundary between two different air masses?

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Front.

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What phenomenon occurs when warm water in the Pacific Ocean affects global weather patterns?

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El Nino.

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What is the layer of the atmosphere where the ozone layer is located?

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Stratosphere.