Global and Local Winds
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Science
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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the Troposphere?
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The Troposphere is the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere, where weather occurs and life exists. It is characterized by the coldest temperatures, reaching as low as -80 degrees Celsius, and is the most dense layer.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes winds to curve as they move from the equator to the poles?
Back
The Coriolis Effect causes winds to curve due to the rotation of the Earth.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to temperature in the Troposphere as altitude increases?
Back
In the Troposphere, temperature decreases as altitude increases.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why is Earth heated unevenly?
Back
Earth is heated unevenly because the sun's energy strikes different parts of the Earth at different angles.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of heat transfer is radiation?
Back
Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Stratosphere?
Back
The Stratosphere is the layer of the atmosphere above the Troposphere, characterized by a temperature increase with altitude and the presence of the ozone layer.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the Mesosphere?
Back
The Mesosphere is the layer of the atmosphere above the Stratosphere, where temperatures decrease with altitude and meteors burn up upon entering.
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