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The Atmosphere
The word Atmosphere refers to the layer of gases that surrounds the Earth. These gases are retained by the Earth's gravity.
Meteorology is the science, a branch of Geography, that studies the pehnomena occurring in the atmosphere. They are called meteorological phenomena.
Meteorological phenomena give rise to Weather and Climate.
The Atmosphere: Layers of the Atmosphere
Meteorological Phenomena: Atmospheric Pressure
Meteorological Phenomena: Air Masses
Weather vs Climate
Meteorological Phenomena: Atmospheric Temperature
Meteorological Phenomena: Precipitation
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