Study Guide for Chapter 4 -Atmosphere: definition, composition, the

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Study Guide for Chapter 4

-Atmosphere: definition, composition, the different layers and important aspects of each layer, including Ionosphere. -The relationship between altitude and atmospheric pressure -The Ozone layer: definition, importance, effect of air pollutants such as CTCs in the Ozone layer -Definition of Hydrosphere -Explain all the 3 different ways in which heat can be transferred in the atmosphere. -Explain the relationship among air temperature, air density and low or high atmospheric pressure. -Explain what local winds are, the movement of the local winds during a period of 24 hours and the reason of this constant air displacement. -What are doldrums and why does it rain frequently in the doldrums area? Don’t forget to go over the review we did in class!!!