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Earth's Atmosphere -

Chapter 9 flashcards

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atmosphere mixture of gasses that surround the earth
troposphere region of atmosphere around the earth to a depth of about 8-15km
stratosphere region which extends about 15-50km above the earth's surface
electromagnetic spectrum the entire range of wavelengths of electromagnetic energy
UV - Ultraviolet waves electromagnetic waves which are shorter than visible light
IR - Infrared waves electromagnetic waves which are longer than visible light, can be felt as heat
inversion the situation in when warm air sits on cold air in the troposphere
greenhouse gases gases which are able to absorb radiation
global warming an unproven theory which contends that earth's average temperature is rising, possibly due to an increase in greenhouse gases
Wind air in motion relative to he surface of the Earth
updraft rising column of warm air
downdraft sinking column of cool air
Coriolis effect the deflection of air and water currents caused by the spinning of Earth on its axis
jet streams strong, continuous winds ranging from 200-250kmph
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