Chapter 11.1 -11.2 - Flashcard

Front

What is saturation in the context of water molecules?

Back

The point at which water molecules leaving the water's surface equals the rate of water molecules returning to the surface.

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What happens to air molecules when the temperature is warm?

Back

They spread out and take up more space.

Front

Convert 100 Celsius to Kelvin.

Back

373 K (K = Celsius + 273).

Front

Which gas is primarily responsible for weather in our atmosphere?

Back

Water Vapor.

Front

What is convection?

Back

The transfer of thermal energy by the movement of heated material from one place to another.

Front

What is the dew point?

Back

The temperature at which air becomes saturated with moisture and water vapor begins to condense.

Front

Define humidity.

Back

The amount of water vapor present in the air.

Front

What is temperature inversion?

Back

A weather phenomenon where a layer of warm air traps cooler air near the ground.

Front

What is conduction?

Back

The transfer of thermal energy through direct contact between materials.

Front

How does water vapor affect weather?

Back

It plays a crucial role in cloud formation, precipitation, and temperature regulation.