Layers of the Atmosphere
This is the first layer of the atmosphere, and temperature decreases with altitude.
Troposphere
This type of energy is the transfer of thermal energy by electromagnetic waves; normally comes from the sun.
Radiation
This cycle changes the shape of Earth's orbit.
Eccentricity
How Carbon moves between the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere
Carbon Cycle
This process happens when volcanoes release large amounts of CO2, water vapor, and other gases.
outgassing
This layer contains the ozone layer which causes the temperature to increase with altitude.
Stratosphere
This is a type of energy transfer that can occur when two objects at different temperatures are in contact; the transfer of thermal energy between objects when their atoms or molecules collide.
Conduction
This cycle changes Earth's axial tilt between 22.1o and 24.5o
Obliquity
This process breaks down dead plant and animal material to release carbon back into the cycle.
decomposition
When a volcano erupts or a meteor hits the Earth, a large amount of dust and debris get stuck in the atmosphere blocking out sunlight. What is this called?
the blanketing effect
This is the third layer of the atmosphere and temperature decreases with altitude.
Mesosphere
This is the transfer of thermal energy by the movement of heated material from one place to another; when warm air rises and cold air sinks.
convection
This cycle changes the direction of Earth's axial tilt.
Precession
C6H12O6 + 6O2 ---> 6CO2 + 6H2O + Energy
Respiration
________ is the process of ice spreading everywhere in all directions
glaciation
This layer has extremely low density which causes the temperature to rise, hence the name.
Thermosphere
Solar radiation can do two things. It can be absorbed by the Earth's surface or ___________
Reflected back into the atmosphere
If a precession cycle completes, what happens to the season?
They flip
Photosynthesis
Too much _____ ________ can cause a warming period, which can lead to the destruction of the biosphere.
solar radiation
This is the outermost layer of the atmosphere and leads to outer space.
exosphere
Conduction occurs between what two thigs (in terms of the atmosphere).
The Earth's surface and the lower atmosphere
If Earth's axial tilt decreases to 22.1o, what happens to the climate?
The poles receive less sunlight, kickstarting an ice age
When carbon diffuses, where does it go?
The ocean/ water
If the ice caps melt, what are three major things that can hapen?
1) Rising sea-levels
2) Fresh water is added to the ocean messing with bits pH.
3) Less fresh water for animals