Atmosphere Altitude and Convection

Front

What gas makes up about 78% of the Earth’s atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen

Front

What gas makes up about 21% of the Earth’s atmosphere?

Back

Oxygen

Front

What process occurs when liquid water is heated by the sun to form water vapor?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What is the term for heat transfer between two things that touch one another?

Back

Conduction

Front

At which location is air LESS dense?

Back

Higher Altitudes like mountain tops

Front

What is the process called when water vapor cools and turns back into liquid water?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the term for the movement of air caused by differences in temperature and pressure?

Back

Convection

Front

What is the primary component of the Earth's atmosphere that is essential for respiration?

Back

Oxygen

Front

What is the term for the water cycle process where water falls from the atmosphere to the Earth?

Back

Precipitation

Front

What is the effect of altitude on air pressure?

Back

Air pressure decreases as altitude increases.