Atmospheric Science Flashcards

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The atmosphere is made up of nitrogen, oxygen, argon, and trace gases.

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The atmosphere consists of various gases essential for life.

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Nitrogen makes up 78% of the atmosphere.

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Nitrogen is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere.

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The International Space Station and Aurora Borealis are located in the thermosphere.

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What is located in the thermosphere?

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Air in the thermosphere is very, very thin.

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What is the characteristic of air in the thermosphere?

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The stratosphere contains the ozone layer.

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What layer is known for containing the ozone layer?

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The exosphere is where the atmosphere fades into space, and satellites orbit here.

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What is the significance of the exosphere?

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Unequal heating of the Earth causes global winds.

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Differences in temperature create pressure differences, leading to wind.

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Three major wind bands: Hadley cells, Ferrel cells, Polar cells.

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These cells are responsible for global wind patterns.

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Earth's tilt is responsible for the change in seasons.

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The axial tilt leads to seasonal variations in climate.

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Unequal heating leads to the creation of wind patterns.

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Temperature differences across the Earth generate wind.