Atmosphere and Heat Transfer

Atmosphere and Heat Transfer

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Science

6th Grade

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Nicole Campbell

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The ______________________is a thin layer of gases surrounding Earth; made up of nitrogen (78%), oxygen (21%), carbon dioxide, water vapor, and other gases, as well as particles of liquids and solids.

Back

What is the atmosphere?

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the five layers of the atmosphere?

Back

1. Troposphere 2. Mesosphere 3. Stratosphere 4. Thermosphere 5. Exosphere

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

____________ happens in the troposphere.

Back

weather

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The _________ in the stratosphere protects us from the Sun’s UV radiation.

Back

Ozone layer

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which layer does the ISS (international space station) orbit in the atmosphere?

Back

thermosphere.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where does the exosphere extend?

Back

into space.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is heat transfer important in the troposphere?

Back

Heat transfer is important because the movement of heat in the troposphere affects our temperature, wind, and precipitation.

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