Layers of the Atmosphere and Heat Transfer

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Mesosphere

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Third highest layer of the atmosphere and the coldest layer above the stratosphere and below the thermosphere.

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Thermosphere

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Fourth highest layer of atmosphere and it can be hot. It lies above the mesosphere and below the exosphere.

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Troposphere

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

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Stratosphere

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Second highest layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere and below the mesosphere. It contains the Ozone layer and commercial flights.

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Conduction

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Transfer of heat or electricity between objects that are touching.

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Convection

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Process of transferring heat through air or liquid currents.

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Radiation

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Transfer of heat that moves energy from one place to another in the form of waves or particles.

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Pressure Systems

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Area of atmosphere with air pressure that is higher or lower than the surrounding areas.

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Thermo=heat

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The prefix "thermo" means heat.

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Ozone Layer

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Part of the stratosphere that protects Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation.