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Twenty Questions Subject: Atmosphere
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1. What is the weight of air of the atmosphere pressing down on Earth, caused by gravity? Air pressure
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2. What is the height above sea level or above earth’s surface? Altitude
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3. What is a mixture of gases and particles that surround a planet? atmosphere
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4. What pressure does warm air have Low pressure
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5. What is a “river” of high-speed air in the atmosphere? Jet Stream
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6. What pressure does cold air have? High Pressure
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7. What do we call air moving from High Pressure to Low Pressure? Wind
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8. What is the force that pulls objects towards each other? gravity
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9. What is the name for the effect the spinning Earth has on wind? Coriolis Effect
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10. This type of air rises. Warm air
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11. This type of air sinks. Cold air
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12. What instrument do we measure wind speed with? anemometer
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13. What instrument do we measure only wind direction with? Wind Vane or Weather Vane
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14. What is the layer in the atmosphere which blocks many of the sun’s ultraviolet rays from reaching the Earth? Ozone layer
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15. Which variable does the scientist change on purpose? Independent Variable
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16. What percent of heat is absorbed by the atmosphere? 19%
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17. During a Sea Breeze, the High Pressure is over the Land, True or False? False
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18. During a Sea Breeze, the air over the water is sinking, True or False? True
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19. During a Land Breeze, the wind is blowing from ______ to ______. Land, Sea
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20. What are the steps of Experimental Design Problem Research Hypothesis Experiment Analysis Conclusion
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