WorksheetsN03ll3 quizzz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 5mins
Why is the climate in Jacksonville FL warmer than Atlanta GA?
Jacksonville FL is closer to the equator.
Jacksonville FL is higher in elevation.
Jacksonville FL is closer to the North Pole.
Jacksonville FL is closer to the Atlantic ocean.
Air pressure and temperature_______ as altitude increases.
decrease
increase
stays the same
fluctuates
T or F: It is cooler at the top of a mountain.
True
False
Heat energy transferred as heat through materials that are TOUCHING is called.
Convection
Conduction
Radiation
Warm air rising, and cold air sinking due to density differences creates _______ currents in the atmosphere.
Convection
Conduction
Radiation
T or F: Heat energy is transferred from a hotter object to a cooler one.
True
False
The term heat refers to...
the speed and mass of particles in motion
particle motion
speed
warmth
Why do we need the atmosphere?
It protects us from harmful infrared and visible light rays.
It protects us from gamma rays.
It contains nitrogen for us to brethe
It burns up oxygen
