Atmosphere Layers, Solar Radiation on Earth

Front

What is the method of heat transfer that allows electromagnetic waves to travel through a vacuum?

Back

Radiation

Front

What is the primary factor that separates the layers of the atmosphere?

Back

Temperature

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is known for containing the 'good' ozone?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What form of heat transfer occurs when a metal spoon gets hot in hot coffee?

Back

Conduction

Front

How is weather defined?

Back

The state of the atmosphere at any given time and place, and is constantly changing.

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere closest to the Earth's surface?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where most weather phenomena occur?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the term for the boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere?

Back

Tropopause

Front

What is the significance of the ozone layer in the stratosphere?

Back

It absorbs and scatters ultraviolet solar radiation.

Front

What is the process called when heat is transferred through direct contact between materials?

Back

Conduction