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| the condition of earths atmosphere at a particluar time and place |
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| the layer of gases that surrounds the planet |
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| a form of oxygen that has three oxygen atoms in each molecule instead of the usual two |
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| harmful substances in the air , water , or soil |
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| the brown haze that forms in cities |
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| a layer of warm air prevents the rising air from escaping |
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| rain that contains more acid than normal |
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| the force pushing on an area of surface |
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| the result of the weight of a column of air pushing down on an area |
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| consists of a glass tube open at the bottom and partially filled with mercury |
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| an airtight metal chamber |
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| elevation is the distance above sea level |
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