Weather and Water
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6th - 8th Grade
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Barbara White
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Weather Noun
[weth-er]
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Weather
The state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time, including factors like temperature, wind, and precipitation.
Example: The image shows clouds and raindrops, indicating weather conditions like precipitation and humidity.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Atmosphere Noun
[at-muh-sfeer]
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Atmosphere
The layer of gases that surrounds a planet, such as Earth, held in place by the planet's gravity.
Example: The image shows Earth's atmosphere layers, labeled with names and altitudes, helping students learn about the atmosphere's structure.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Permanent Gas Noun
[pur-muh-nent gas]
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Permanent Gas
A gas in the atmosphere for which the relative amount stays constant over time, such as nitrogen or oxygen.
Example: The image shows Earth's atmosphere with nitrogen and oxygen as constant gases.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Variable Gas Noun
[vair-ee-uh-buhl gas]
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Variable Gas
An atmospheric gas whose concentration changes over time in response to environmental activities, such as water vapor.
Example: Warm air rises, cools, and condenses, illustrating variable gases like water vapor in weather.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Greenhouse Gas Noun
[green-hous gas]
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Greenhouse Gas
A gas in the atmosphere that absorbs and radiates thermal energy, which contributes to the warming of a planet.
Example: Solar radiation enters Earth's atmosphere, and greenhouse gases like CO2 trap heat, warming the planet.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Water Vapor Noun
[waw-ter vey-per]
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Water Vapor
Water in its gaseous form, which is the most abundant variable gas found in the atmosphere.
Example: Water vapor rises, cools, and condenses into clouds at different altitudes.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Carbon Dioxide Noun
[kar-buhn dai-ok-sahyd]
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Carbon Dioxide
A key greenhouse gas in the atmosphere that is used by plants during the process of photosynthesis.
Example: The image shows how carbon dioxide is absorbed by plants for photosynthesis and released by factories and animals.
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