Atmosphere Word Scramble
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Vocabulary Word | Definition |
Atmosphere | A thin layer of air that forms a protective covering around the planet |
Troposphere | The lowest of Earth's atmospheres; 99% water vapor & 75% atmospheric gas |
Stratosphere | The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere and above the earth's surface |
Mesosphere | The layer of the earth's atmosphere that contains a high concentration of ions and free electrons; able to reflect radio waves |
Ionosphere | Within the mesosphere and thermosphere, this is a layer of electrically charged particles |
Thermosphere | The outermost shell of the atmosphere, between the mesosphere and outer space, where temperatures increase steadily with altitude. |
Exosphere | The outermost layer of the earth's atmosphere, from which molecules having sufficient velocity can escape the earth's gravitation. |
Ultra Violet Radiation | One of the many types of energy that come to Earth from the Sun |
Ozone Layer | Within the stratosphere, this is the atmospheric layer; it is made of oxygen |
CFC's | Chemical compounds used in some refrigerators, air conditioners, etc; air pollutant |
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