Match the term with the appropriate phrase. You may use each answer once, more than once or not at all.
-lowermost portion of Earth's atmosphere where most weather occurs
A)troposphere
B)tropopause
C)convection cell
D)stratosphere
E)water vapor
F)ozone (O₃)
G)nitrogen (N₂)
H)oxygen (O₂)

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The troposphere is the lowermost portion of Earth's atmosphere where most weather occurs.

Answer: B
 The tropopause is the boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere.

Answer: C
 Convection cells are the circular patterns created by the rising and sinking of warm and cool air in the atmosphere.

Answer: D
 The stratosphere is the layer of Earth's atmosphere above the tropopause and is characterized by the presence of the ozone layer.

Answer: E
 Water vapor is a gaseous form of water that is found in the atmosphere and is an important component of Earth's weather and climate systems.

Answer: F
 Ozone (O₃) is a gas that is found predominantly in the stratosphere and plays a crucial role in absorbing harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

Answer: G
 Nitrogen (N₂) is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere, making up about 78% of the air we breathe.

Answer: H
 Oxygen (O₂) is the second-most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere, making up around 21% of the air we breathe.

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