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10 Cards in this Set
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4 main layers of the atmosphere
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troposphere,stratosphere, mesosohere, thermosohere
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Conduction
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the transfer of heat between two parts of a stationary system, caused by a temperature difference between the parts.
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Convection
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the transfer of heat by the circulation or movement of the heated parts of a liquid or gas.
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Radiation
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the process in which energy is emitted as particles or waves.
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Air Density- high and low
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The higher you up you are, the more dense the air is.
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Air pressure
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the force exerted by air, whether compressed or unconfined, on any surface in contact with it.
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Polar Easterlies
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dry, cold prevailing winds that blow from the high-pressure areas of the polar highs
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Prevailing Westerlies
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prevailing winds in the middle latitudes between 30 and 60 degrees latitude,
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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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any wind that blows in one regular course, or continually in the same direction.
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