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Climate and weather
Vocab and atmosphere
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Weather | The condition of the Earth's atmosphere at a particular time and place |
| Atmosphere | the envelope of gases the surrounds Earth |
| Ozone | a form of oxygen that has three oxygen atoms in each molecule instead of the usual two |
| Water Vapor | water in the form of a gas |
| Why is the atmosphere so important? | Saves us from space rocks |
| Why is the atmosphere so important? | Protects us from the sun's harmful radiation |
| Why is the atmosphere so important? | It keeps Earth at comfortable temperature |
| Why is the atmosphere so important? | It keeps water in a liquid state |