Weather Review

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What is the Stratosphere?

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The Stratosphere is a layer of the atmosphere that is very stable and contains the ozone layer, which protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

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What gas makes up 78% of our atmosphere?

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Nitrogen is the gas that makes up 78% of our atmosphere.

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What is an Occluded Front?

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An Occluded Front occurs when two cold fronts converge on a warm front, leading to complex weather patterns.

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What is a Sea Breeze?

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A Sea Breeze is a wind that occurs during the day when the land heats up more quickly than the water, causing air over the land to rise and cool air to move in from the sea.

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What gas makes up about 21% of our atmosphere?

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Oxygen is the gas that makes up about 21% of our atmosphere.

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What is the role of the Ozone Layer?

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The Ozone Layer, located in the Stratosphere, absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation, protecting living organisms on Earth.

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What is the Troposphere?

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The Troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs and where we live.

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What is a Warm Front?

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A Warm Front is formed when warm air rises over cold air, leading to gradual weather changes and often bringing rain.

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What is a Cold Front?

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A Cold Front occurs when cold air pushes into a region of warm air, often resulting in thunderstorms and sudden temperature drops.

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What is the Thermosphere?

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The Thermosphere is a layer of the atmosphere above the Mesosphere, characterized by high temperatures and the presence of ionized gases.