Atmosphere and Weather Variables Flashcard

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What type of heat transfer occurs when the sun heats your body?

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Radiation

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What are the two main gases that make up 99% of the Earth's atmosphere?

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Nitrogen (78%) and Oxygen (21%)

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Which type of air is denser and tends to sink?

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Cold air

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What is the best example of conduction?

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The surface of Earth warming the air it comes in direct contact with.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

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What happens to temperature as altitude increases in the troposphere?

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Temperature generally decreases with increasing altitude in the troposphere.

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What is the primary gas responsible for the greenhouse effect?

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Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term average conditions.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is the role of the ozone layer?

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The ozone layer protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.