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10 Cards in this Set
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WHAT IS WEATHER?
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A CONDITION OF EARTHS ATMOSPHERE AT A PARTICULAR TIME AND PLACE
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WHAT IS ATMOSPHERE?
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THE ENVELOPE OF GASES THAT SURROUND THE PLANET
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WHAT IS THE EARTHS ATMOSPHERE MADE UP OF (COMPOSITION)?
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NIOTROGEN, OXYGEN, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATRE VAPOR AND MANY OTHER GASES AS PARTICELS OF LIQUIDS AND SOLIDS
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WHAT IS THE OZONE?
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A FORM OF OXYGEN THAT HAS 3 OXYGEN ATOMS IN EACH MOLECULE INSTEAD OF THE USUAL 2
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WTHAT IS WATER VAPOR?
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THE WATER IN A FORM OF GAS
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WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ATMOSPHERE?
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IT MAKES CONDITIONS ON EARTH SUITABLE FOR LIVING THINGS
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WHAT 2 GASES MAKE UP MOST OF THE AIR?
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OXYGEN AND NITROGEN
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WHAT IS THE MOST ABUNDANT GAS IN THE ATMOSPHERE?
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NITROGEN - 3/4 OF THE AIR WE BREATHE
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WHY IS OXYGEN IMPORTANT?
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1. PLANTS AND ANIMALS TAKE IT IN ADN USE IT TO RELEASE ENERGY
2. NEED TO BURN |
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WHY IS CARBON DIOXIDE IMPORTANT?
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1. 1 ATOM OF CARBON AND 2 ATOMS OF OXYGEN
2. PLANTS NEED IT TO PRODUCE FOOD (TAKE IN OXYGEN AND LET OUT CD) |