An Introduction To Physical Science College Of The Canyons 14th Edition And Real World Science Physics And Chemistry Applications Lab Manual
An Introduction To Physical Science College Of The Canyons 14th Edition And Real World Science Physics And Chemistry Applications Lab Manual
14th Edition
ISBN: 9781305764217
Author: James T. Shipman; Jerry D. Wilson; Charles A. Higgins Jr.; Omat Torres
Publisher: Cenage Learning
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Chapter 19, Problem AM

KEY TERMS

  1. 1. atmospheric science (Intro)
  2. 2. meteorology
  3. 3. photosynthesis (19.1)
  4. 4. troposphere
  5. 5. weather
  6. 6. stratosphere
  7. 7. mesosphere
  8. 8. thermosphere
  9. 9. ozone (O3)
  10. 10. ozonosphere
  1. 11. ionosphere
  2. 12. insolation (19.2)
  3. 13. Rayleigh scattering
  4. 14. greenhouse effect
  5. 15. barometer (19.3)
  6. 16. relative humidity
  7. 17. dew point
  8. 18. psychrometer
  9. 19. anemometer
  10. 20. wind vane
  1. 21. rain gauge
  2. 22. Doppler radar
  3. 23. wind (19.4)
  4. 24. air currents
  5. 25. isobar
  6. 26. convection cycle
  7. 27. Coriolis force
  8. 28. jet streams
  9. 29. clouds (19.5)
  10. 30. lapse rate

For each of the following items, fill in the number of the appropriate Key Term from the preceding list.

a. _____ Upper Region of the atmosphere characterized by decreasing temperature with height

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Pick the keyword from the given list: The upper region of the atmosphere characterized by a decrease in the temperature with height.

Answer to Problem AM

Mesosphere is the region of the atmosphere characterized by decreasing temperature with height.

Explanation of Solution

The word atmosphere is made from two Greek words-atmos and sphaira. The word atmos means vapor and the word sphaira means sphere. So, the atmosphere is the envelope or gaseous shell of air surrounding the Earth.

The divisions of the atmosphere based on temperature are troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere and thermosphere.

The mesosphere is formed from the Greek word “meso” which means middle. As the height increases, the temperature of mesosphere decreases.

Conclusion:

Therefore, the word mesosphere can be picked from the list.

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