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7.1 Hw: G Adams
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| how many layers are in earths atmosphere | 4 |
| ______________ occurs in the troposphere when temperature increases as altitude increases. | temperature inversion |
| _______ is the movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure. | wind |
| Near the top of the troposphere is a narrow band of high winds called the _________. | jet stream |
| The contamination of air by harmful substances including gases and smoke is called ____________ | air pollution |
| ___________ is the atmospheric conditions, along with short-term changes, of a certain place at a certain time. | weather |
| the amount of water vapor in the air is called __________. | humidity |
| the pressure that a column of a exerts on the air, or surface, below it is __________. | air pressure |