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Why does the thermosphere have the highest temperature of all the atmosphere layers

The thermosphere is the first layer of the atmosphere where there are enough heavier molecules (oxygen) to absorb a significant anount of the Sun's radiation. Below the thermosphere, much of the heat is dissipated by convective currents.
Although technically "hot", the gas in the thermosphere is so thin that it can pass little heat to other molecules, and loss of heat by radiation would still cool objects in this part of the atmosphere.
the sun's radiation strikes it first

In what way does ocean water move globally

Along cold water currents from the poles to the equator.

In boiling water water molecules move apart and escape in the form of water vapor The process is called

evaporation

What weather system might be occurring if the pressure gradient decreases and fish harvests in Peru are weaker than normal

An el niño may be occurring if the pressure gradient decreases and fish harvests in Peru are weaker than normal.

What force acts against capillary action as water moves through the ground

Gravity

What causes a valley breeze

The sides of the valley heating more quickly than the air around it

Which ocean zone is most habitable

The epipelagic ocean zone is most habitable.

Why would a civilization choose to live near a river that regularly floods

The alluvial silt that covers the land during flooding increases its fertility. This is in addition to the ready supply of fresh water required for any large societal group.

Do young rivers Carry large objects

yeah

For a wave with a height of 10 feet and wavelength of 20 feet what is the wave base

The wave base (the depth at which water moves) would be about 10 feet, or 1/2 the wavelength.

Match the type of river to its best description. A. Mature rivers b. Young rivers c. Old rivers

A. travel sowly

B travel fast

C. travel very slowly

What is the difference of the causes between a sea breeze and a land breeze

The only difference - is the direction of flow. A sea breeze blows from the sea onto the land. A land breeze flows in the opposite direction.

For the same insolation order these regions from highest absorption to lowest.

as s hold

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