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AtmosphereDL
7th Grade Atmosphere Vocabulary
Vocabulary Word | Definition |
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Atmosphere | Thin layer of air that forms a protective covering around the planet |
Troposphere | lowest of Earth's atmospheric level, contains most of the water vapor that causes weather, rain snow and clouds |
Stratosphere | Layer directly above the troposphere , where ozone layer is found |
Mesosphere | on top of stratosphere, meteors in this layer |
Ionosphere | layer of electrically charged particles, in mesosphere, allow radio waves to travel across the country |
Thermosphere | Region above the mesosphere, high temperatures |
Exosphere | The outermost region of earths atmosphere, satellites are found here |
Ultra Violet Radiation | one of the many types of energy that comes from the sun |
Ozone Layer | about 19 km to 48km above your head, within the stratosphere, absorbs sun radiations that would be harmful |
CFC's | chemical compounds used in some refrigerators, air conditioners, and aerosol sprays can be harmful if leaked. |