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18 Cards in this Set
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layer of atmosphere containing ozone |
stratosphere |
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layer of the atmosphere in which we live |
troposphere |
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place in the atmosphere where temperature declines rapidly |
thermocline |
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separates two air masses |
front |
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layers of the the atmosphere |
troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere |
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direction wind generally blows in the northern hemisphere |
West to East |
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warmest layer of atmosphere |
thermosphere |
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measures air pressure |
barometer |
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measures air temperature |
thermometer |
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measures wind speed |
anemometer |
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feathery clouds |
cirrus |
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cotton-like clouds |
cumulus |
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dark rain clouds that cover the entire sky |
stratus |
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storm cloud |
cumulonimbus |
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violent storm caused by low pressure; characterized by funnel cloud with high winds |
tornado |
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front characterized by lots of rain |
cold front |
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pressure characterized by lots of rain |
low pressure |
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pressure characterized by clear skies and cooler temperatures |
high pressure |
