| A | B |
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| Atmosphere is divided into layers based on | temperature |
| 4 Layers of the atmosphere from ground up | Troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere |
| 2 most abundant gases in atmosphere | nitrogen and oxygen |
| 2 most abundant greenhouse gases in atmosphere | carbon dioxide and water vapor |
| Main reason for temperature differences on earth | distance from equator (latitude) |
| Main energy source for wind | solar radiation |
| Because the earth spins faster at the equator, wind deflects to the right in the N Hem. | Coriolis Effect |
| 2 factors that influence climate of a region | temperature and precipitation levels |
| High precipitation and high temperatures | tropical climate |
| Low precipitation and high temperatures | desert climate |
| Low precipitation and low temperature | polar climate |
| Heating of the lower layer of the atmosphere from radiation absorbed by gases | the greenhouse effect |
| Altitude's affect on temperature | Higher altitudes have lower temperatures |
| How clouds impact solar radiation during the day | Clouds reflect incoming radiation |
| How clouds impact solar radiation at night | Clouds reflect outgoing radiation |
| Why climates at shorelines have smaller yearly temperature ranges | Ocean water changes temperature more slowly than land |
| Because ocean water is warmer than the sand, at night a ___ breeze will form | land |
| Because ocean water is cooler than sand during the day, a ___ breeze will form | sea |
| What is the main cause of global warming? | Increased carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere from burning fossil fuels |
