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Ch. 19-1 Quiz
Earth Science 19-1 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atmosphere | Mixture of gasses that surrounds a planet, moon, or celestial body |
| Ozone | Gas molecule made up of three oxygen atoms |
| Atmospheric Pressure | Gravity holds gasses of the atmosphere close to Earth's surface |
| Troposphere | Close to the Earth's surface; All weather occurs here; Temperature decreases with elevation |
| Stratosphere | Contains ozone layer; Temperature increases with altitude |
| Mesosphere | Coldest layer of the atmosphere; Temperature decreases with altitude |
| Thermosphere | Uppermost layer of the atmosphere; Temperatures increase with altitude; contains ionosphere |
| Barometer | Instrument used to calculate atmospheric pressure |
| Temperature Inversion | Cool air is trapped beneath warmer air |