Relationship between the sun and earth Virginia grade 6 science

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What is the flow of heat between objects?

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Heat flows from a warmer object to a cooler object.

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What type of electromagnetic radiation is used to sterilize medical equipment?

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Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is used to sterilize medical equipment.

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What is the name of the atmospheric layer where weather occurs?

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The troposphere is where weather occurs.

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Which electromagnetic waves have a shorter wavelength than visible light?

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X-rays have a shorter wavelength than visible light.

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What is the hottest layer of the Earth's atmosphere?

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The thermosphere is the hottest layer of the atmosphere.

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What is the role of the sun in the Earth's climate?

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The sun provides energy that drives weather patterns and climate.

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What is the significance of the troposphere?

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The troposphere contains the majority of the Earth's atmosphere and is where all weather occurs.

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How does the sun's energy affect the Earth?

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The sun's energy warms the Earth, influencing temperature, weather, and climate.

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What is the difference between infrared and ultraviolet radiation?

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Infrared radiation is heat energy, while ultraviolet radiation can cause sunburn and is used for sterilization.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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