Chapter 1 Review
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Layers of the AtmosphereTroposphere- layer weather occurs and temperature decreases.
Stratosphere- Protective Layer and temperature increases. Mesosphere- Meteors burn up and temperature decreases. Thermosphere-Thickest/Hot test and temperature increases. Exosphere- where satellites and shuttles orbit. .
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Facts
- How does latitude affect climate? The higher you go near the poles the colder it gets (polar, temperate and tropical).
- Convection causes warm air to rises and cold air sinks and takes its place. Convection also causes wind to develop.
- How we name winds depends on the direction.
- Global winds travel around the globe and local winds travel short distances.
- A narrow band of very strong westerly air currents encircling the globe several miles above the earth is called a Jet Stream.
- Weather in the United States? moves quickly.
Greenhouse Effect and Pollution |
Causes-factories, fertilizer, cars, fossil fuels, and indoor air pollution
Effects: respiratory/heart problems, global warming, acid rain, affects wildlife, depletes the ozone layer. Solutions to maintaining air quality: public transportation, reduce/reuse/recycle, energy efficient devices.
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