Sci6 6.7 Atmospheric Conditions Study Guide

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What is the ozone layer?

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A region of Earth's stratosphere that contains a high concentration of ozone (O3) and absorbs most of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.

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Where is the ozone layer located?

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In the stratosphere, above the troposphere.

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What does a low barometer reading indicate?

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It indicates stormy weather.

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What fuels a hurricane?

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Warm ocean water.

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Where is most water vapor in the atmosphere found?

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In the troposphere.

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What instrument is used to measure precipitation?

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A rain gauge.

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What is the troposphere?

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The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere, where weather occurs and most water vapor is found.

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What is a barometer?

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An instrument that measures atmospheric pressure.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is the stratosphere?

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The layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere, where the ozone layer is located.