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What layer of the atmosphere can you find inner van Allen radiation belt?

The Van Allen belt, named after its discover James Van Allen, is located in the inner region of the earth's magnetosphere. Electrons form the outer belt while a combination of electrons and protons make up the inner belt.


A narrow belt of wind near the tropopause that formed when warm tropical air met cold polar air?

The described phenomenon is known as the jet stream. It is a high-speed air current with a narrow band of strong winds that flows in the upper troposphere, separating warm air masses from cold air masses. Jet streams play a significant role in weather patterns and aviation.


What is the difference between the Gulf Stream and the Jet Stream?

The Gulf Stream is a powerful, warm, and swift Atlantic ocean current that originates at the tip of Florida, and flows around the world acting as a 'conveyor belt' of warm water along the ocean surface. A jet stream however is defined as a current of rapidly moving air that is usually several thousand miles long and wide, but is relatively thin. They are found in the upper levels of Earth's atmosphere at the tropopause - the boundary between the troposphere and stratosphere. Both are hugely important in the Earth's climate. LOL I COPIED THIS ANSWER


What is a pressure belt?

The uneven heating of the earth produces pressure belts. these belts occur at about every 30 degrees latitude. The rotation of the Earth flings the bulk of the air creating an area of low pressure belt in this region.


What is the difference between an atmospheric belt and an atmospheric zone?

An atmospheric belt refers to a region of consistent wind patterns and weather conditions near the Earth's surface, such as the Trade Winds. An atmospheric zone, on the other hand, refers to a broad area of the atmosphere with specific characteristics, such as the Troposphere or Stratosphere. Atmospheric belts are localized features within atmospheric zones.

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Does Kuiper Belt have a atmosphere?

No, the Kuiper Belt does not have an atmosphere. It is a region in space beyond Neptune where icy bodies and dwarf planets are found. These objects are too small to retain an atmosphere due to their low gravity.


What do you know about the atmosphere of the aseroid belt?

I know that it doesn't have an atmosphere.


How do you find out if the timing belt is broke on 1994 dodge shadow 2.2 liter?

You remove the upper timing belt cover and look at the belt while cranking the engine over.You remove the upper timing belt cover and look at the belt while cranking the engine over.


What is the abstract belt?

It's in the atmosphere....


Does the asteriod belt have an atmosphere?

No, the asteroid belt isn't a whole body, but consists of many separate bodies of asteroids, all of which are too small to have an atmosphere.


While cutting grass with craftsman riding mower you stopped and to go in different direction would not go after hearing a pop?

You have probably broken the drive belt. With the mower turned off, lie on the ground and look underneath the mower. There is a deck belt and a drive belt. The drive belt is the upper belt. Grab the upper belt and see if it is broken.


How do you beat level 11 on factory balls Christmas?

These are the instructions for level 11 of Factory Balls: Christmas Edition. Dip in red. Place vertical belt on. Dip ball in orange. Take off vertical belt. Place the upper Santa Hat on ball. Dip in orange. Take off Santa hat. Place vertical belt on. Place upper Santa Hat on ball. Dip in red. Take off upper Santa Hat and vertical belt. Place horizontal belt on. Dip in orange. Place upper Santa Hat on ball. Dip in red. Take off upper Santa Hat, and place vertical belt on. Dip in yellow. Place Upper Santa Hat on, and dip in blue. Take all items off. All finished!


What is the narrow belt of strong winds called?

The troposphere


Where is the drive belt on a Chrysler Sebring?

The Chrysler Sebring drive belt can be found on the front of the engine. It is also referred to as a serpentine belt. The timing belt can be found behind the front engine cover.


How do you beat level 11 on factory balls Christmas edition?

These are the instructions for level 11 of Factory Balls: Christmas Edition. Dip in red. Place vertical belt on. Dip ball in orange. Take off vertical belt. Place the upper Santa Hat on ball. Dip in orange. Take off Santa hat. Place vertical belt on. Place upper Santa Hat on ball. Dip in red. Take off upper Santa Hat and vertical belt. Place horizontal belt on. Dip in orange. Place upper Santa Hat on ball. Dip in red. Take off upper Santa Hat, and place vertical belt on. Dip in yellow. Place Upper Santa Hat on, and dip in blue. Take all items off. All finished!


How do you beat factory balls level 11 Christmas edition?

These are the instructions for level 11 of Factory Balls: Christmas Edition. Dip in red. Place vertical belt on. Dip ball in orange. Take off vertical belt. Place the upper Santa Hat on ball. Dip in orange. Take off Santa hat. Place vertical belt on. Place upper Santa Hat on ball. Dip in red. Take off upper Santa Hat and vertical belt. Place horizontal belt on. Dip in orange. Place upper Santa Hat on ball. Dip in red. Take off upper Santa Hat, and place vertical belt on. Dip in yellow. Place Upper Santa Hat on, and dip in blue. Take all items off. All finished!


In which agricultural belt can Illinois Indiana and Ohio be found?

Corn belt.