Atmosphere and Climate Definitions

Question 1

An invisible light that makes up part of solar radiation; too much of it can harm living things

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ultraviolet rays

Question 2

The path water takes, the changes it goes thru as it moves on, above, and below Earth's surface

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water cycle

Question 3

The climate is much colder than in other zones. It's located near the poles. It's fairly dry.

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polar zones

Question 4

It is near the equator. Sunlight strikes the planet's surface most directly. Warm year-round.

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tropical zone

Question 5

It is an increase in the average temperature of Earth's atmosphere and oceans.

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global warning

Question 6

It is above the troposphere. This layer protects Earth from the Sun's radiation.

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stratosphere

Question 7

The smallest parts of substances that can exist by themselves, made of two or more atoms.

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molecules

Question 8

It is the weather conditions in an area over a long period of time.

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climate

Question 9

It is the measurement of how hot or cold something is.

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temperature

Question 10

It is the force that air puts on an object

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air pressure

Question 11

It is the lowest part of the stratosphere. This layer protects Earth from the Sun's radiation.

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ozone layer

Question 12

It's warm during the summer and cold in the winter. Climates can be different...dry or humid.

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temperate zones

Question 13

It is a process by which heat is trapped inside Earth's atmosphere by gases.

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greenhouse effect

Question 14

We live in this first layer. This is where Earth's weather forms and changes.

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troposphere

Question 15

It is a very thin, invisible shield surrounding Earth.

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atmosphere

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