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chptr 15 - key concept - section 1

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show Earth's atmosphere is made up of nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide water vapor and many other gases, as well as particles of liquids and solids.  
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How is the atmosphere important to living things?   show
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What are some of the properties of air?   show
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show Two common kinds of barometers are mercury barometers and aneroid barometers.  
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How does increasing altitude affect air pressure and density?   show
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What are the four main layers of the atmospher?   show
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show The layer of the atmosphere in which Earth's weather occurs.  
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show The second layer of the atmosphere and contains the ozone layer.  
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What are the characteristics of the mesophere?   show
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What are the characteritics of the thermosphere?   show
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What are the major sources of air pollution?   show
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show The burning of fossil fuels can cause smog and acid rain.  
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show In the United States, the federal and state governments have passed a number of laws and regulations to reduce air pollution.  
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