Science Flashcard 5.1

Science Flashcard 5.1

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Science

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the greenhouse effect?

Back

The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, allowing sunlight to enter but preventing some of the heat from escaping back into space.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is humidity?

Back

Humidity is the amount of moisture present in the air.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to Earth?

Back

The troposphere is the layer of the atmosphere closest to Earth, where almost all weather occurs.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does a rapid decrease in atmospheric pressure indicate?

Back

A rapid decrease in atmospheric pressure often indicates that a storm is likely approaching.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary function of the stratosphere?

Back

The stratosphere contains the ozone layer, which absorbs and scatters ultraviolet solar radiation.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate refers to the long-term average of weather patterns in a region.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the main components of weather?

Back

The main components of weather include temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind speed, and atmospheric pressure.

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