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Erupting Volcano

6. Gases of Earth’s Atmosphere
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Gases of Earth’s Atmosphere

7. Factory Emitting Gases
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Factory Emitting Gases

8. Layers of the Atmosphere
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Layers of the Atmosphere

9. Radio Waves in the Ionosphere
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Radio Waves in the Ionosphere

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Space Shuttle

11. Graph: Air Pressure Changes with Altitude
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Graph: Air Pressure Changes with Altitude

12. Table: Temperature of the Atmosphere at Various Altitudes
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Table: Temperature of the Atmosphere at Various Altitudes

13. CFC Molecules Destroying Ozone.
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CFC Molecules Destroying Ozone.

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Energy From the Sun

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Radiation

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Conduction

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Convection

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The Water Cycle

19. Earth’s Atmosphere Controlling the Sun’s Radiation
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Earth’s Atmosphere Controlling the Sun’s Radiation

20. Intensity of the Sun’s Radiation
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Intensity of the Sun’s Radiation

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The Coriolis Effect

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Polar Jet Stream

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Daily Winds

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Nightly Winds

25. Earth’s Atmospheric Layers
Foldables
Earth’s Atmospheric Layers
Make the following Foldable to help you visualize the five layers of Earth’s atmosphere.

26. Foldables
Collect 3 sheets of paper and layer them about 1.25 cm apart vertically. Keep the edges level.

27. Fold up the bottom edges of the paper to form 6 equal tabs.
Foldables
Fold up the bottom edges of the paper to form 6 equal tabs.

28. Foldables
Fold the paper and crease well to hold the tabs in place. Staple along the fold. Label each tab.

29. Foldables
Find Main Ideas
Label the tabs Earth’s Atmosphere, Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, and Exosphere from bottom to top as shown. As you read the chapter, write information about each layer of Earth’s atmosphere under the appropriate tab.

30. Video Clips

31. Reviewing Main Ideas 1
Earth's Atmosphere
Earth’s atmosphere is made up mostly of gases, with some suspended solids and liquids. The unique atmosphere allows life on Earth to exist.
The atmosphere is divided into five layers with different characteristics.
The ozone layer protects Earth from too much ultraviolet radiation, which can be harmful.

32. Energy Transfer in the Atmosphere
Reviewing Main Ideas 2
Energy Transfer in the Atmosphere
Earth receives its energy from the Sun. Some of this energy is reflected back into space, and some is absorbed.
Heat is distributed in Earth’s atmosphere by radiation, conduction, and convection.

33. Energy Transfer in the Atmosphere
Reviewing Main Ideas 2
Energy Transfer in the Atmosphere
Energy from the Sun powers the water cycle between the atmosphere and Earth’s surface.
Unlike the atmosphere on Mars or Venus, Earth’s unique atmosphere maintains a balance between energy received and energy lost that keeps temperatures mild. This delicate balance allows life on Earth to exist.

34. Reviewing Main Ideas 3
Air Movement
Because Earth’s surface is curved, not all areas receive the same amount of solar radiation. This uneven heating causes temperature differences at Earth’s surface.
Convection currents modified by the Coriolis effect produce Earth’s global winds.

35. Reviewing Main Ideas 3
Air Movement
The polar jet stream is a strong current of wind found in the upper troposphere. It forms at the boundary between cold, polar air and warm, tropical air.
Land breezes and sea breezes occur near the ocean.

36. Question 1 Which is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere? A. argon
Chapter Review
Question 1
Which is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere?
A. argon
B. carbon dioxide
C. nitrogen
D. oxygen

37. Chapter Review
Answer
The answer is C. Nitrogen makes up 78 percent of the atmosphere.

38. Chapter Review
Question 2
Which layer of Earth’s atmosphere is the highest above Earth’s surface?
A. exosphere
B. mesosphere
C. stratosphere
D. thermosphere

39. Chapter Review
Answer
The answer is A. The exosphere begins at 500 km above Earth’s surface.

40. Chapter Review
Question 3
The layer of electrically charged particles in Earth’s atmosphere is called the __________.
A. electrosphere
B. exosphere
C. ionosphere
D. troposphere

41. Chapter Review
Answer
The answer is C. The ionosphere allows radio waves to travel across the country.

42. Chapter Review
Question 4
What happens to the temperature in the mesosphere as altitude increases?

43. Answer As altitude increases in the mesosphere, temperature decreases.
Chapter Review
Answer
As altitude increases in the mesosphere, temperature decreases.

44. Question 5 Answer Why are chlorofluorocarbons thought to be important?
Chapter Review
Question 5
Why are chlorofluorocarbons thought to be important?
Answer
Because chlorine can destroy ozone molecules, it is thought that chlorofluorocarbon compounds may cause damage to the ozone layer in Earth’s atmosphere.

45. Standardized Test Practice
Question 1
In which layer of Earth’s atmosphere would you find the ionosphere?
A. exosphere
B. mesosphere
C. stratosphere
D. troposphere

46. Standardized Test Practice
Answer
The answer is B. The ionosphere is found within the mesosphere and the thermosphere.

47. Standardized Test Practice
Question 2
In which layer of earth’s atmosphere does temperature decrease as altitude increases?
A. altisphere
B. mesosphere
C. terrasphere
D. thermosphere

48. Standardized Test Practice
Answer
The answer is B. In the mesosphere, temperature decreases as altitude increases.

49. Standardized Test Practice
Question 3
What is the total amount of incoming solar radiation that is absorbed?
A. 15%
B. 25%
C. 50%
D. 65%

50. Standardized Test Practice
Answer
The answer is D. Thirty-five percent of incoming solar radiation is reflected back into space.

51. Standardized Test Practice
Question 4
Which location in the diagram illustrates the process of water changing from liquid to gas?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D

52. Answer The answer is C. Energy from the Sun causes water to evaporate.
Standardized Test Practice
Answer
The answer is C. Energy from the Sun causes water to evaporate.

53. Question 5 What is the atmospheric effect illustrated in the diagram?
Standardized Test Practice
Question 5
What is the atmospheric effect illustrated in the diagram?
A. Coriolis effect
B. Jet stream
C. Sea breeze
D. Tropical
depression

54. Standardized Test Practice
Answer
The answer is A. The Coriolis effect is caused by the rotation of Earth.

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