Topic 4 test

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Gases such as water vapor and carbon dioxide that trap heat in the atmosphere and keep Earth warm.

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What process is responsible for the movement of air masses in the atmosphere?

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Convection.

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What is the primary function of the ozone layer?

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To protect Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation.

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What causes ocean currents?

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Wind patterns.

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Which layer of the atmosphere is known for weather phenomena?

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Troposphere.

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What is convection?

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

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What is the role of the stratosphere?

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

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What is the difference between conduction and convection?

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Conduction is heat transfer through direct contact, while convection is heat transfer through fluid movement.

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What is the significance of the troposphere?

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It is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs and where we live.

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How do wind patterns affect climate?

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Wind patterns distribute heat and moisture around the planet, influencing climate and weather.