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Earth Science- Voc. atmosphere

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atmosphereis a layer of air that forms a protective covering around the planet.
troposphereis the lowest of Earth's atmospheric layers
ionosphereia a layer of electrically charged particles
ozone layerlies an atmospheric layer
ultraviolet radiationone of the many types of energy that comes to the Earth from the sun
chloroflurocarbonschemical compounds used in some refrigerators, air conditioners, and aerosol sprays, and in the production of some foam packaging
RadiationEnergy that is transferrd in the form of rays or waves.
ConductionThe transfer of energy that occurs when molecules bump into one another.
ConvectionThe transfer of heat by the flow of material.
HydrosphereA term that decribes all the waters of earth.
CondensationProcess of water vapor changing to a liquid.
Coriolis EffectWater to appear to turn to the right north of the equator and to the south of the equator.
Jet streamBlow near the top of the trposphere
Sea brezzeConvection currents over areas where the land meets the sea can cause wind.Is created during the day because solor radiation warms the land more than the water.
Land breezeMovement of air toward the water from the land.


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