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8th Grade
09/27/2011

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Term
meterology
Definition
the science of the earths atmosphere
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weather
Definition
the condition of the atmosphere at a given time.
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radiation
Definition
the heat or ;ight emitted by a glowing object also, particles ad rays emitted by a radioactive material.
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atmosphere
Definition
the envelope of the gaseous mixture surrounding earth.
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conduction
Definition
direct tranfer of thermal energy through a subsistute or form in physical contact with another
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trophospere
Definition
the lowest of the four lat\yers of the earths atmosphere.
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ozone layer.
Definition
a layer of concentrial
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exosphere
Definition
the outermost zone of the earths atmophere that extends into space itself.
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thermosphere
Definition
the highest and largest of the 4 layers
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tropopause
Definition
the upper boundary of the trophosphere from the stratosphere.
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convection
Definition
the indirect transfer of thermal energy
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statosphere
Definition
a region of the earths atmosphere defined by temp profile located between the trophoshere and mesosphere.
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