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The lowest layer of atmosphere

The lowest layer of the atmosphere is the Troposphere.

The layer of the atmosphere with the lowest temperature is the

Mesosphere

In the Northern Hemisphere the Coriolis effect makes winds

bend to the right of their motion

Put the steps of the nitrogen cycle in order starting with the step that removes nitrogen from the atmosphere

N2 molecules break apart via nitrogen-fixing bacteria. Other living entities such as plants and animals ingest nitrogen in nitrate-containing compounds. Organic matter decays via decomposers.

N2 is formed via denitrifying bacteria.

A hamburger sizzles on a frying pan

A hamburger sizzles on a frying pan as a result of conduction.

Nitrogen cycle in order

nitrogen plants eat

Is the Intertropical Convergence Zone also known as the doldrums

Question: The doldrums happen in a zone known as the what?

Answer: intertropical convergence zone

Which step is not part of a normal convention cycle

Cooled air rises creating a high pressure system below

How hot is Ushuaia

It's rather cold, with sobpolar climate. It has very cold winters with heavy snowfall.

Which of the following is the most abundant gas in our atmosphere

oxygen

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When your hand melts a snowball What type of heat transfer is it an example of

Conduction

What causes two distinct pressure zones between equator and the poles

Earths rotation

What causes the global air convection current between the equator and the polls

The difference in temperatures between the Equator and the north and south poles, plus the rotation of the earth, causes the air currents.

Which has the lowest albedo

A blacktop highway

In the northern hemisphere the Coriolis effect causes winds to curve to the what

right

What statement is true about true of jet streams

The polar jet stream is generally stronger than the subtropical jet stream

if earth was not spinning there would be no ____.

Diurnal cycle

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