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4 main layers of atmosphere
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Trooposphere,stratosphere, mesosphere,thermosphere.
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Conduction
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The transfer of energy through a material.
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Convection
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The circlelation of thermal energy
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Radiation
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Transfer of energy as an electromagnic waves.
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Air density (High and low)
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High density feels like pushing on your head.Low density dosen't.
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Air pressure
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The measure of pressure of air pushing on the earths surface
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Polar easterlies
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Col stinging air that moves towards the poles.
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Prevailing westerlies
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The west-to-east winds that occur in the temperate zones of the earth.
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Horse latitudes
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the latitudes, approximately 30° N and S, forming the edges of the trade-wind belt, characterized by high atmospheric pressure with calms and light variable winds.
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Trade winds
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wind that blows in one regular course, or continually in the same direction.
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