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| The atmosphere is more than 99% contained within ... |
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| the first 60 miles from the earth's surface |
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| Atmospheric gas experiences an increase in pressure... |
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| if the volume of the gas is decreased. |
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| The highest temperatures are typically found in the: |
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| The maximum concentrations of ozone are found in the: |
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| The atmosphere is a mixture of: |
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| gas molecules, small particulates, and moisture. |
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| The 4 layers of the atmosphere from the top down are: |
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| thermosphere, mesophere, stratosphere, troposphere |
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| The atmosphere is held in place by: |
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The average length of time that individual molecules of a given substance remain in the atmosphere
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| When does density increase? |
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| with an increase in pressure |
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