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Chapter 6 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atmospheric Pressure | The force exerted on all objects on Earth by the weight of air molecules |
| Greenhouse Gases | Gases that trap heat in Earth's atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide and methane |
| Water Vapor | Water that's in a gas state in the atmosphere |
| Carbon Dioxide | Major greenhouse gas that is released from burning fossil fuels |
| Gravity | Pulling force from any object that has mas; holds gas molecules closer to Earth |
| Ozone | A form of oxygen gas, mostly found in the stratosphere, that protects the surface of the Earth from damaging ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun |
| Biogeochemical Cycle | A continuous movement of a chemical or nutrient through living things and the Earth |
| Carbon Cycle | A continuous movement of carbon through living things and the Earth, usually in the form of carbon dioxide |
| Nitrogen Cycle | The continuous movement of nitrogen through living things and the Earth; many different nitrogen forms are involved |
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