The Atmosphere Exam Review

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What is the primary cause of air movement in mountain and valley breezes?

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Temperature differences.

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What is the process called when cooler air sinks because it is denser than the air beneath it?

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Convection.

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What do animals use oxygen for in respiration?

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To convert sugar into food energy.

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What is the solar wind made of?

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High-speed particles, mostly protons and electrons.

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What is the effect of altitude on weather phenomena?

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Weather occurs mainly in the lower atmosphere.

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Define the term 'atmosphere'.

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The layer of gases surrounding a planet.

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What are the main layers of the Earth's atmosphere?

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Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The warming of Earth’s surface due to trapped heat by greenhouse gases.

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What role do clouds play in the atmosphere?

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They reflect sunlight and trap heat, influencing weather patterns.

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What is atmospheric pressure?

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The force exerted by the weight of air above a given point.