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What is the closest atmospheric layer to the Earth called?
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Troposhere
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What is the warmest layer of the atmosphere called?
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thermosphere
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What is the transfer of energy due to density differences in the air?
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convection
Like food coloring in a container of water. Density means weight. |
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What is the transfer of energy due to direct contact called?
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Like when I hit AJ....
CONDUCTION |
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What is the windless zone at the equator called?
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doldrums
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What happens to density when air is warmed?
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It decreases.
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