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Science

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Patricia Gonzales

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Atmosphere

Back

A layer of gases surrounding a planet or other material body, held in place by the gravity of the body.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, and Exosphere.

Back

What are the major layers of the atmosphere?

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

6.5°C per 1,000 m (3.6°F per 1,000 ft.) of altitude.

Back

What is the temperature gradient of the troposphere?

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Earth's surface, primarily from the Sun.

Back

What is the primary source of heat for the troposphere?

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Warm air rises and cool air sinks, causing mixing.

Back

What happens to warm air in the troposphere?

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Temperature inversion

Back

A condition where air temperature increases with altitude, trapping cooler air below.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

ozone layer

Back

It absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation, protecting life on Earth.

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