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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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