
Ch 17 Atmosphere Vocab
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Social Studies
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9th - 10th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The transfer of heat energy due to the direct contact of molecules
Back
conduction
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The transfer of heat energy due to the differences in density
Back
convection
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The transfer of heat energy through electromagnetic waves
Back
radiation
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
incoming solar radiation
Back
insolation
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The state of the atmosphere at a given time and place
Back
weather
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A cold layer of air trapped under a warm layer of air
Back
temperature inversion
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A line that connects points of equal temperature
Back
isotherm
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