Unit 4 Vocabulary Atmosphere, Heat Transfer, Meteorology

Front

What is the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet?

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Atmosphere

Front

What is a local rise in sea level near the shore caused by strong winds from a storm?

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Storm surge

Front

What term describes an increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere, especially a sustained increase that causes climatic changes?

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Global warming

Front

What is the 4th layer of the atmosphere that extends from 53 to 372 miles and is where the International Space Station orbits?

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Thermosphere

Front

What gas is represented by the green section in the circle graph of the atmosphere?

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Nitrogen

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere closest to the earth's surface?

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Troposphere

Front

What is the process by which heat is transferred through direct contact?

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Conduction

Front

What is the process of heat transfer through fluids (liquids and gases) caused by molecular motion?

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Convection

Front

What is the term for the layer of the atmosphere that protects the earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation?

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Ozone layer

Front

What is the phenomenon called when warm air rises and cool air sinks, creating wind patterns?

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Convection currents