D1.1 Flashcards

(15 cards)

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Atmosphere

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the layer of gases that surround Earth

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Biosphere

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a relatively thin layer of Earth that has conditions suitable for life

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Atmospheric Dust

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tiny, solid particles suspended in the atmosphere

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Climate

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the average weather conditions that occur in a region over a long period of time

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Hydrosphere

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the water on Earth, whether present as liquid, water vapour, or ice

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Inversion

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a reversal of normal temperature patterns seen in the troposphere In an inversion, there is an increase of temperature with height through a layer of air

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Lithosphere

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lithosphere: the solid outer portion of Earth, composed of rocks, minerals, and elements

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Mesosphere

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the atmospheric layer above the stratosphere, from 50 km to 80 km above Earth’s surface

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Ozone

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a molecule composed of three atoms of oxygen

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Ozone layer

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a layer in the stratosphere containing high levels of ozone gas

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Ozone gas

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absorbs large amounts of energy from the sun rays, which causes the temperature in the stratosphere to increase with altitude - protects living organisms from damaging high energy radiation

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stratosphere

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the atmospheric layer above the troposphere, from 10 km to 50 km above Earth’s surface

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Troposphere

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troposphere: the atmospheric layer from 0 km to 10 km above Earth’s surface

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Weather

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weather: the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time with regard to temperature, air pressure, cloud cover, precipitation, and humidity

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Thermosphere

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the highest atmospheric layer, from 80 km to 300 km above Earth’s surface

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