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What layer of the atmosphere do most weather phenomena occur in?
What layer of the atmosphere do most weather phenomena occur in?
- Troposphere (correct)
- Mesosphere
- Stratosphere
- Thermosphere
What term is used to describe the averaging of atmospheric conditions over longer periods of time?
What term is used to describe the averaging of atmospheric conditions over longer periods of time?
- Climate (correct)
- Weathering
- Meteorology
- Atmospheric drift
What gives rise to the largest scale atmospheric circulations?
What gives rise to the largest scale atmospheric circulations?
- Solar flares
- Wind speed variations
- Strong temperature contrast between polar and tropical air (correct)
- Humidity levels
What drives weather according to the text?
What drives weather according to the text?
Where do weather systems in the middle latitudes occur?
Where do weather systems in the middle latitudes occur?
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Troposphere
Troposphere
The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere, where nearly all weather conditions take place.
Climate
Climate
The average of atmospheric conditions in a location over relatively long periods of time.
Atmospheric Circulation Cause
Atmospheric Circulation Cause
Large-scale atmospheric circulations are caused by the strong temperature differences between cold polar air and warm tropical air.
Drivers of Weather
Drivers of Weather
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Middle Latitudes Weather Location
Middle Latitudes Weather Location
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