Unit 4

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Across
  1. 2. The second major layer of Earth's atmosphere, above the troposphere, where the ozone layer is located.
  2. 4. The outermost layer of Earth's atmosphere, where the air is very thin and temperatures increase with height due to absorption of solar energy.
  3. 6. Atmospheric circulation cells located between 60 and 90 degrees latitude, characterized by cold, sinking air and easterly winds near the surface.
  4. 8. The third layer of Earth's atmosphere, above the stratosphere, where most meteorites burn up upon entering the Earth's atmosphere.
  5. 10. A vertical section of the soil that displays all its horizons, from the surface to the underlying parent material.
  6. 11. A dry area on the leeward side of a mountain range, created by the mountains blocking the passage of moist air masses, causing precipitation on the windward side and arid conditions on the other side.
  7. 12. The uppermost layer of Earth's atmosphere, where atoms and molecules are extremely sparse and can travel hundreds of kilometers without colliding with one another.
  8. 13. A region of the stratosphere containing a high concentration of ozone molecules, which absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
  9. 14. The unweathered geological material from which soil is formed.
  10. 16. Sand (largest particles), Silt (medium particles), Clay (smallest particles), and Loam (a balanced mixture of sand, silt, and clay).
  11. 17. Climate phenomena associated with the periodic warming (El Niño) or cooling (La Niña) of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, affecting weather patterns worldwide.
Down
  1. 1. Large-scale atmospheric circulation patterns that occur between the equator and 30 degrees latitude, responsible for the trade winds and the equatorial regions' climate.
  2. 3. Large-scale ocean circulation driven by differences in water temperature and salinity, playing a crucial role in regulating Earth's climate.
  3. 5. Atmospheric circulation cells occurring between 30 and 60 degrees latitude, associated with variable and westerly winds.
  4. 7. A distinct layer in a soil profile with unique characteristics, such as color, texture, and composition.
  5. 9. The apparent deflection of moving objects caused by the Earth's rotation, leading to the curvature of global wind patterns and ocean currents.
  6. 15. The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather occurs and most of the Earth's air mass is contained.