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Weather |
the condition of earths atmosphere at a particular time and place |
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Atmosphere |
the mixture of gases that surrounds earth |
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troposphere |
the lowest layer of earths atmosphere, where weather ocours |
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stratosphere |
the second-lowest layer of earths atmosphere; the ozone layer is located in the upper portion of this layer; airplane pilots like to fly in this layer. |
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ozone |
the upper stratosphere contains a high concentration of this; it absorbs the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays |
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mesosphere |
the middle layer of earths atmosphere; the layer in which most meteoroids burn up; strong winds blow in this layer |
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thermosphere |
the outermost layer of earths atmosphere; it is divided into two layers; ionosphere and exosphere |
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ionosphere |
the lower part of the thermosphere; important for radio communications; creates aural displays |
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exosphere |
the outer layer of the thermosphere, extending outward into space; layer where satellites and other spacecraft travel |
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altitude |
elevation above sea level |
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air pressure |
a force that is the result of the weight of a column of air pushing down on an area |