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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?
- Stratosphere
- Mesosphere
- Troposphere (correct)
- Thermosphere
What term refers to the day-to-day atmospheric conditions such as temperature and precipitation?
What term refers to the day-to-day atmospheric conditions such as temperature and precipitation?
- Climate
- Meteorology
- Atmospheric patterns
- Weather (correct)
What gives rise to the largest scale atmospheric circulations?
What gives rise to the largest scale atmospheric circulations?
- Atmospheric pressure differences
- Strong temperature contrast between polar and tropical air (correct)
- Seasonal changes
- Earth's rotation
What drives weather according to the text?
What drives weather according to the text?
What term describes the averaging of atmospheric conditions over longer periods of time?
What term describes the averaging of atmospheric conditions over longer periods of time?
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Troposphere
Troposphere
The lowest layer of the atmosphere where most weather occurs.
Weather
Weather
Day-to-day atmospheric conditions like temperature and precipitation.
Temperature contrast
Temperature contrast
The difference in temperature between polar and tropical air contributing to weather patterns.
Drivers of weather
Drivers of weather
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Climate
Climate
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