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What are the three types of heat transfer and give the definition of each   radiation (transfer of heat through empty space), conduction (transfer of heat by direct contact of matter) and convection (heat transfer by the movement of heated fluid)  
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What is a hydrosphere?   any part of Earth or Earth's atmosphere where water is stored.  
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Name the layers of the atmosphere   troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, and thermosphere.  
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How are the layers of the atmosphere divided   The four layers of the atmosphere are divided accorded to the changes in temperature.  
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How does temperature change in the troposphere   As altitude increases in the troposphere, the temperature decreases.  
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Where is the ozone layer located and what does it it do   the ozone layer is located in the stratosphere and absorbs ultraviolet radiation (UV rays).  
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What is the most abundant substance in the atmosphere   nitrogen  
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What is the purpose of anemometer   to measure wind speed  
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What is the purpose of a barometer   to measure air pressure  
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What two factors affect air pressure   altitude and temperature  
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When do clouds form   Clouds form when condensed droplets of water clump together around tiny dust particles in the air  
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What type of cloud is associated with very stormy weather   cumulonimbus cloud  
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Daily weather is described by what five elements   temperature, relative humidity, air pressure, wind speed, and wind direction  
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What are doldrums   calm area where warm air rises  
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Do global winds influence(affect) local weather   yes  
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What type of weather do all fronts bring   storms and changeable weather  
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If a cold front is coming, what will the temperature be   cooler  
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If a warm front is coming, what will the temperature be   warm and humid  
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What type of air pressure is a hurricane   low air pressure  
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