Atmospheric Energy

Front

What is infrared radiation?

Back

Infrared radiation is a type of electromagnetic radiation that is not visible to humans but can be felt as heat.

Front

What role do greenhouse gases play in Earth's temperature?

Back

Greenhouse gases, in moderate amounts, help keep the Earth's temperature stable.

Front

Why doesn’t the surface of a wooden boat reflect light like water?

Back

Because the boat's surface is rough and absorbs more light.

Front

What is radiation?

Back

Radiation is the transfer of energy as electromagnetic waves.

Front

What type of heat transfer occurs when warm air rises and cool air sinks?

Back

Convection.

Front

Define conduction.

Back

Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

Front

What is convection?

Back

Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) caused by differences in temperature.

Front

What is the greenhouse effect?

Back

The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Front

What is visible light?

Back

Visible light is the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be seen by the human eye.

Front

What is ultraviolet radiation?

Back

Ultraviolet radiation is a type of electromagnetic radiation that is not visible to humans and can cause sunburn.