Air and Solar Energy Concepts

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False statements about air include:

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- Air gets all its heat energy directly from the Sun.

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Lines that connect points of equal air pressure are called:

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- Isobars

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Days are hotter at the equator than at the poles because:

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- more direct light shines on the equator.

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The solar angle refers to:

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- the amount of solar energy that falls on different parts of Earth’s surface.

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The primary source of heat transfer in the atmosphere is

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- Convection - Radiation - Conduction - Absorption

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Applying Station Model Skills

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Which station is reporting the highest air temperature?

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What instrument is used to measure air pressure?

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- Barometer

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What is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water in the atmosphere?

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- Condensation

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What causes wind to blow?

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- Differences in air pressure

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What is the main gas found in Earth's atmosphere?

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- Nitrogen