Earth Space - Unit 6 (The Atmosphere) Review

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What is radiation?

Back

Energy in the form of electromagnetic waves.

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What is conduction?

Back

Energy transferred by direct contact in the form of heat.

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What is sleet?

Back

Water that freezes, melts slightly, and refreezes before hitting the ground.

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How does altitude affect air pressure?

Back

A city with high altitude has lower air pressure than a low altitude city.

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What happens to air temperature as you increase in height?

Back

The temperature of air goes down as you increase in height.

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What is convection?

Back

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

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Define the atmosphere.

Back

The layer of gases surrounding the Earth, essential for life.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

Back

The warming of the Earth's surface due to trapped heat by greenhouse gases.

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What are the main layers of the atmosphere?

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Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere.

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What is air pressure?

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The force exerted by the weight of air above a surface.