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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| atmosphere | a whole layer of air that surrounds the Earth |
| altitude | distance above sea level |
| density | the amount of mass in a given area |
| cycle | processes that repeat over and over again |
| radiation | energy that travels across distances in the form of waves |
| conduction | the direct transfer of energy from one object to another |
| convection | the transfer of energy from place to place by the motion of gas or liquid |
| ultraviolet radiation | more energy than visible light |
| infrared radiation | less energy than visible light |
| ozone | O3 that prevents too much ultraviolet rays from reaching Earth's surface |
| greenhouse effect | gasses form a layer of gas |