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21 Cards in this Set
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In which layer of the atmosphere do clouds occur? |
Troposphere |
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In which layer of the atmosphere is the densest? |
Trophosphere |
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Which layer of the atmosphere is the highest? |
Thermosphere |
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In which layer of the atmosphere is the Heterosphere? |
Thermosphere |
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Which layer of the atmosphere is the least dense? |
Thermosphere |
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Where does temperature decrease in the atmosphere? |
Mesosphere and Troposphere |
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Where does temperature fluctuate in the atmosphere? |
Thermosphere |
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Where does temperature increase in the atmosphere? |
Stratosphere |
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What is the direction of flow of a high pressure center? |
clockwise |
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What is the direction of flow of a low pressure center? |
counterclockwise |
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What is the direction of flow of a jet stream? |
West to East |
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What is the direction of flow of the Polar Easterlies? |
East to West |
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What is the direction of flow of the Trade Winds? |
East to West |
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What is the direction of flow of the Westerlies? |
West to East |
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Which direction does a tornado move? |
NE |
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Which direction does a hurricane move? |
NW |
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What type of climate is climate A? |
moist, tropical climate |
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What type of climate is climate B? |
dry climate |
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What type of climate is climate C? |
humid, middle latitude climate |
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What type of climate is climate D? |
continental climate |
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What type of climate is climate E? |
cold climate |
