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"LMS Ch 22 Concept Review

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the movement of matter due to differences in density that are caused by temperature variations; can result in the transfer of energy as heat   show
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the curving of the path of a moving object from an otherwise straight path due to Earth’s rotation   show
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show conduction  
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troposophere; stratosphere; mesosphere; thermosphere   show
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show radiation  
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show trade winds  
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looping patterns of air flow, called convection cells, that move from the poles to the equator   show
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prevailing winds that blow from west to east between 30° and 60° latitude in both hemispheres   show
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polar easterlies meet warm air from the westerlies, creating a stormy area   show
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prevailing winds that blow from east to west between 60° and 90° latitude in both hemispheres   show
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The atmosphere is a mixture of gases that surround Earth. Which are gaseous components of the atmosphere?   show
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show mercurial barometer  
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Changes in atmospheric pressure cause the sides of this instrument to bend inward or outward. Changes are measured on a scale. What is this instrument?   show
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All radiant energy reaches earth as a form of   show
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Solar energy warms Earth when radiation is   show
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show local temperature variations  
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The gas that makes up most of Earth’s atmosphere is   show
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show carbon dioxide.  
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show troposphere  
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The main source of air pollution is   show
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