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Atmoshere and Weather
terms used in atmosphere, weather, and heat transfer
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6th Grade
03/25/2009

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Term
atmosphere
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a thin layer of gases that surround the planet and make conditions livable
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troposphere
Definition
the lower layer of the atmosphere which we live in and contains weather
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stratosphere
Definition
the second layer of the atmosphere from 10km-50km and containd the ozone layer
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ozone layer
Definition
a layer of three oxygen atoms stuck together that creates a protective layer around the earth. reflects and absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun
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mesosphere
Definition
the "missle" layer of the atmospher found about 50km-85km above the surface
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radiation
Definition
the direct transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves
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convection
Definition
the transfer of thermal energy by the movement of fluid
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conduction
Definition
the direct transfer of thermal energy from one substance to another that is touching
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insulator
Definition
insulating material, often glass or porcelain, in a unit form designed so as to support a charged conductor and electrically isolate it.
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conductor
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a substance, body, or device that readily conducts heat, electricity, sound, etc
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exosphere
Definition
The outer layer of the thermosphere
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ionophere
Definition
the lower part of the thermosphere
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