Page 2 of 78 Basic Properties of the Atmosphere The Atmosphere: Structure and Temperature Flashcards

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What is Meteorology?

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the study of the physics, chemistry, and
dynamics (movement) of the Earth’s atmosphere

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What is the Atmosphere?

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Envelope of gases bound to the Earth
by gravity

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Weather is described by variables such as

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Temperature, Pressure, Cloud Cover, Wind speed and Direction, Precipitation

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