UNIT 3: EARTH’S ATMOSPHERE STUDY GUIDE
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Identify the gases that are present in the atmosphere.
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Define air pressure.
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Explain factors that affect air pressure.
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Explain how increasing altitude affects air pressure and density.
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Identify the layers of the atmosphere.
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Describe the characteristics of the main layers of the atmosphere.
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Identify the three types of heat transfer and give examples.
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Explain how energy and temperature are related.
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Explain why temperatures of land, air and water can differ.
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Explain what causes wind.
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Describe the Coriolis effect.
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Locate and describe global winds.
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Explain how high and low pressure affect local winds.