Atmospheric Science Flashcards

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Air Pressure

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The force exerted by the weight of air molecules pressing down on Earth’s surface.

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Altitude

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The height of an object or point above sea level or Earth’s surface.

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Atmosphere

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The layer of gases that surrounds Earth.

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Troposphere

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The lowest layer where weather occurs; temperature decreases with altitude.

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Stratosphere

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Contains the ozone layer; temperature increases with altitude.

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Mesosphere

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The coldest layer; meteors burn up here.

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Thermosphere

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Very hot layer; contains the ionosphere and auroras.

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Exosphere

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Outermost layer; merges with outer space.

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Ozone Layer

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A region in the stratosphere that absorbs most of the Sun’s harmful UV radiation.

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Layers of the Atmosphere (closest to farthest)

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Troposphere → Stratosphere → Mesosphere → Thermosphere → Exosphere