Unit 4 Vocabulary Atmosphere, Heat Transfer, Meteorology

Front

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

Back

Atmosphere

Front

What is a horizontal movement of ocean water caused by wind that occurs at or near the ocean's surface?

Back

Surface currents

Front

What is the distance north or south of the equator called?

Back

Latitude

Front

What does the y-axis show in a graph related to carbon dioxide levels?

Back

Carbon dioxide concentration

Front

What is the term for the expansion of matter when it is heated?

Back

Thermal expansion

Front

What is the layer of gases that protects the Earth from harmful solar radiation?

Back

Ozone layer

Front

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

Back

Conduction

Front

What is the process of heat transfer through fluids (liquids and gases) due to the movement of the fluid itself?

Back

Convection

Front

What is the term for the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves?

Back

Radiation

Front

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

Back

Convection currents