1-1 Atmosphere Review

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The closest layer of atmosphere on earth is called _______.

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Troposphere

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To find the relative humidity, we need what?

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Dry bulb temperature and the difference between the wet and dry bulbs.

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Earth's atmosphere is composed of 78% of which gas?

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Nitrogen.

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List the layers of earth's atmosphere in order of increasing altitude.

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Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere.

Front

The hottest radiating bodies produce the longest wavelengths of maximum radiation. True or False?

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False.

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What is the primary function of the Troposphere?

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It is where weather occurs and where most of the atmosphere's mass is located.

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What is the Stratosphere known for?

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It contains the ozone layer, which absorbs and scatters ultraviolet solar radiation.

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What is the significance of the Mesosphere?

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It is the layer where most meteors burn up upon entering the Earth's atmosphere.

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What happens in the Thermosphere?

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It is where the auroras occur and is characterized by high temperatures and low density.

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What is the Exosphere?

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It is the outermost layer of the atmosphere, where atmospheric particles are so sparse that they can travel hundreds of kilometers without colliding with one another.