7.E.1 Weather Study Guide - Structure of the Atmosphere

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What are the names of Earth's atmosphere layers from the surface of the earth to outer space?

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Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

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Air travels from ________ pressure to ________ pressure.

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Air travels from high pressure to low pressure.

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Convection is:

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the repeated cycle of warm air rising and cold air sinking.

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The layer of the atmosphere with the greatest density is:

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Troposphere.

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What does the red symbol on a weather map represent?

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Warm front.

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What is the primary function of the Troposphere?

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It is where weather occurs and where most of the atmosphere's mass is located.

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What is the Stratosphere known for?

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It contains the ozone layer, which absorbs and scatters ultraviolet solar radiation.

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What happens in the Mesosphere?

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It is where most meteors burn up upon entering the Earth's atmosphere.

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What is the Thermosphere characterized by?

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It has very high temperatures and is where the auroras occur.

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What is the Exosphere?

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It is the outermost layer of the atmosphere, where atmospheric particles are so sparse that they can travel hundreds of kilometers without colliding with one another.