| Study Guide - Meteorology - Atmosphere |
| Key Terms: Understand the definitions
of the following terms and be able to use them in an appropriate sentence. |
- Weather:
- Climate:
- Ozone:
- Nitrogen Cycle:
- Atmospheric Pressure:
- Scattering:
- Electromagnetic Spectrum:
- Conduction:
- Convection:
- Coriolis Effect:
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| Major Concepts:
Demonstrate your mastery of the following concepts. |
- Composition of the Atmosphere: List the major components
of the earth's atmosphere.
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- Atmospheric Oxygen: Describe the pattern of oxygen
production and it's use in the atmosphere.
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- Atmospheric Pressure: Describe atmospheric pressure,
how it's measured and the factors that contribute to it changing.
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- Atmospheric Layers: List the layers of the atmosphere
from closest to the surface to furthest away.
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- The Greenhouse Effect: Give a detailed description
of the greenhouse effect, include illustrations, it's effect on the
earth's atmosphere.
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- Global Winds: Draw a map of the earth labeling the
major wind belts.
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