Atmosphere

Front

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to Earth's surface and contains most of the weather phenomena?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the primary characteristic of the stratosphere?

Back

It contains the ozone layer.

Front

Which method of heat transfer involves the movement of fluids such as air or water?

Back

Convection

Front

How does radiation transfer energy?

Back

Through electromagnetic waves

Front

What happens to the temperature as altitude increases in the troposphere?

Back

It decreases.

Front

What is the primary method of heat transfer from the Sun to the Earth?

Back

Radiation

Front

Which of the following is an example of conduction? Warm air rising, Sunlight warming the Earth, A metal spoon heating up in a hot soup, Ocean currents

Back

A metal spoon heating up in a hot soup

Front

What effect does the ozone layer have on ultraviolet (UV) radiation?

Back

It decreases UV radiation.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a method of heat transfer? Conduction, Convection, Radiation, Reflection

Back

Reflection

Front

What is the primary reason for the decrease in temperature with altitude in the troposphere?

Back

Decreased air pressure