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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 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 clouds |
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 |