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7Sci CH15
7th Science CH15 The Air Around You
Term | Definition |
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atmosphere | layer of gases hundreds of kilometers thick that surrounds Earth; divided into the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere and thermosphere; made up of a mixture of solids, liquids, and gases |
ozone | gas layer in the stratosphere that absorbs some of the harmful rays of the sun, helping to protect Earth from harmful radiation that can cause sunburn and skin cancer |
prevailing westerlies | global wind system between 30 and 60 degrees latitude; these winds are deflected from their north or south path by Earth’s rotation |
smog | type of air pollution caused by the burning of fossil fuels; harms people, making them more susceptible to lung disease and heart trouble; harms plants, preventing them from absorbing the carbon dioxide they need |
trade winds | global wind system; created by air sinking and returning to the equator |
troposphere | atmospheric layer closest to the ground |