Understanding the Atmosphere

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Definition of atmosphere

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of gases surrounding Earth

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Most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere

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nitrogen

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Troposphere location

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atmospheric layer, where weather occurs

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Stratosphere feature

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ozone layer

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Greenhouse effect definition

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of Earth by trapping heat in atmosphere

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Weather vs. climate

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short-term; Climate: long-term patterns

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Air pressure meaning

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exerted by air molecules on a surface

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Water cycle steps

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condensation, precipitation, collection

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Role of the mesosphere

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burns up space debris

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Thermosphere characteristic

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atmospheric layer