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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| troposphere | the lowest layer of the atmosphere |
| lapse rate | rate at which the troposphere cools as you move up in elevation |
| stratosphere | the second lowest layer in the atmosphere, where the good ozone is |
| mesosphere | the third lowest layer in the atmosphere, also the coldest |
| thermosphere | the fourth lowest layer in the atmosphere, it is electrically charged with ions. Contains the space shuttle orbit. The least dense |
| ions | electrically charged particles |
| exosphere | fades out into outer space |
| aerosols | small particles in atmosphere |
| UV Radiation | ultraviolet radiation from sun |
| Ozone | layer of chemicals that protects human life in stratosphere and is dangerous in stratosphere |
| Terms | 10 |
| Creator | skeilty |
| Created | December 1, 2008 |
| Group | CCDS8ScienceSem10809 |
| Subjects | earth science, environmental science |
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