Atmosphere

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What is convection?

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Convection is the motion in air (or fluids) that involves warm air rising and cool air sinking, leading to the transfer of heat.

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What is the outermost layer of the atmosphere called?

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The outermost layer of the atmosphere is called the exosphere.

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What happens when Earth receives energy from the sun?

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When Earth receives energy from the sun, some energy is reflected back into space, some is absorbed by the atmosphere, and some is absorbed by land and water on Earth's surface.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process of water vapor cooling to form clouds.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of the Sun's energy through waves or rays.

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What is the stratosphere?

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The stratosphere is the second layer of the atmosphere, located above the troposphere and below the mesosphere, characterized by a temperature increase with altitude.

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What is the role of the troposphere?

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The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs and where most of the atmosphere's mass is found.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases in the atmosphere trap heat, keeping the Earth warm.

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What is insolation?

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Insolation is the amount of solar radiation received by a given area, typically measured in watts per square meter.

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What is the mesosphere?

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The mesosphere is the layer of the atmosphere above the stratosphere and below the thermosphere, where temperatures decrease with altitude.