Q1 Vocab Midterm 24-25

Front

What is the measure of the average kinetic energy of the atoms in a system, used to express thermal energy in degrees?

Back

Temperature

Front

What is the measure of how much water vapor is in the air?

Back

Humidity

Front

What do we call any natural material or energy source that is used by humans, such as water, petroleum, minerals, forests, and animals?

Back

Natural Resources

Front

What is the change of state from a gas to a liquid called?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the warming of the surface and lower atmosphere of Earth that occurs when water vapor, carbon dioxide, and other gases absorb and reradiate energy?

Back

Greenhouse Effect

Front

What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid water?

Back

Condensation

Front

What term describes the amount of water vapor present in the air relative to the maximum amount of water vapor the air can hold at a given temperature?

Back

Relative Humidity

Front

What is the term for resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy and wind?

Back

Renewable Resources

Front

What do we call resources that are finite and cannot be replaced once they are used, such as fossil fuels?

Back

Nonrenewable Resources

Front

What is the process by which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere?

Back

Transpiration