Atmosphere and Meteorology (U6 assessment)

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What is the dew point?

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The dew point is the temperature at which air becomes saturated with moisture and condensation begins to occur.

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Which layer of the atmosphere is the coldest?

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The mesosphere is the coldest layer of the atmosphere.

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How do air masses generally move?

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Air masses move from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

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What protects us from harmful UV rays from the sun?

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The Ozone Layer protects us from harmful UV rays.

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What is a front in meteorology?

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A front is the transition zone between two different air masses.

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What is the troposphere?

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

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What is the stratosphere?

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The stratosphere is the layer of the atmosphere above the troposphere, containing the ozone layer.

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What is the thermosphere?

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The thermosphere is the layer of the atmosphere above the mesosphere, characterized by high temperatures and low density.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water, often forming clouds.