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| Troposphere | The layer of the Earth's atmosphere that is closest to the ground and contains 99% of water vapor adn 75% of atmospheric gases. |
| Ultraviolet Radiation | A type of energy that comes to Earth from the Sun, can damage skin and cause cancer, and is mostly absorbed by the ozone layer. |
| Atmosphere | Thin layer of gases, solids, and liquids which surrounds the Earth. |
| Ozone Layer | Layer of the stratosphere which absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation. |
| Conduction | Transfer of energy that occurs when molecules bump into each other. (touch) |
| Chlorofluorocarbon | Chemical compunds found in refrigerators and air conditioners that destroy ozone. |
| Ionosphere | Layer of charged particles found in the thermosphere that absorbs AM radiowaves during the day and reflects them back during the night. |
| Radiation | Energy transfer by rays and waves. |
| Condensation | Process in which water vapor changes to liquid water. |
| Convection | Transfer of heat by the flow of material |
| Stratosphere | Layer of the atmosphere in which temperatures increase as elevation increases; ozone layer is here |
| Mesosphere | Layer of the atmosphere in which meteor burn up |
| Thermosphere | Thickest layer of the atmosphere; ionosphere is located in this layer (HOT layer) |
| Exosphere | The outermost layer of the atmosphere. |
| Coriolis Effect | Shifting of winds and ocean currents caused by the Earth's rotation; North of the equator clockwise and south of the equator counterclockwise |
| Jet Stream | Narrow belt of strong winds that blows near the top of the troposphere. |
| Sea Breeze | Movement of air from the sea to land during the day. |
| Land Breeze | Movement of air from the land to the sea at night. |
