E&S Science: Atmosphere and Weather Test

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What happens to temperature and pressure as you move higher in altitude?

Both temperature and pressure decrease, meaning it becomes colder and pressure becomes low.

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What causes the changes to temperature and pressure?

The movement and kinetic energy of molecules within a substance.

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First layer of the atmosphere?

Troposphere

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Second layer of the atmosphere?

Stratosphere

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Third layer of the atmosphere?

Mesosphere

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Fourth layer of the atmosphere?

Thermosphere

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Fifth and final layer of the atmosphere?

Exosphere

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How do we know past climate?

Due to the earth being in one of it’s coldest stages, the temperature in the climate was a lot warmer then it is now.

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Unitarianism vs Catastrophism

Unitarianism: changes happen slowly over time

Catastrophism: big violent changes happen quickly over time