Ch. 3 Review

How does the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere affect the atmosphere's temperature?

• If greenhouse gases in the atmosphere increase, they trap more heat and warm the atmosphere.
• If greenhouse gases in the atmosphere increase, they trap less heat and the atmosphere cools.
• If greenhouse gases in the atmosphere decrease, they trap more heat and warm the atmosphere. 

Greenhouse gases, in moderate amounts, keep the Earth's temperature stable

• True
• False

Sunburn is caused by _____________________.  It can't be felt as heat.

• infrared radiation
• visible light
• spectrum radiation
• ultraviolet radiation

Energy transferred through empty space

• Conduction

• Convection

• Mechanical wave

• Radiation

Energy transferred by particles touching each other

• Conduction

• Convection

• Mechanical wave

• Radiation

This picture is an example of ________.

• Conduction

• Convection

• Mechanical wave

• Radiation

What causes wind?

• Rotation of Earth on its axis

• Movement of air from land to water

• Uneven heating of Earth's surface

• Air passing Earth as it revolves around the Sun

What is the main source of energy that drives all Earth's weather patterns?

• The Sun

• Oceans

• The Moon

• Mountains

Winds are named for the direction they are blowing from?

• True
• False

Which statement correctly defines wind?

• Wind is the movement of air from an area of low pressure to an area of high pressure
• Wind is the movement of air to a colder area in the atmosphere.
• Wind is the movement of air from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure.
• Wind is the movement of air pushed around and bouncing off Earth's surface.