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Misc
100
Name the layers of the atmosphere in order.
The troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, and thermosphere.
100
What are the 3 ways thermal energy is transferred? How does each work?
Conduction, convection, and radiation. Conduction is the transfer of thermal energy as heat through a material. Convection is the transfer of thermal energy by the circulation or movement of a liquid or gas. Radiation is the transfer of energy as electromagnetic waves.
100
What is the Coriolis effect?
The apparent curving of the path of winds and ocean currents.
100
What is air pollution?
The contamination of the atmosphere by the introduction of pollutants from human and natural resources.
100
What is the relationship between air pressure and altitude?
It decreases as altitude increases.
200
Which layer contains most of the ozone layer?
The stratosphere.
200
Define conduction, convection, and radiation.
Conduction is the transfer of thermal energy as heat through a material. Convection is the transfer of thermal energy by the circulation or movement of a liquid or gas. Radiation is the transfer of energy as electromagnetic waves.
200
How many wind belts does both the Northern and Southern Hemisphere have?
3 wind belts.
200
What are the 3 primary pollutants?
Industrial emissions, vehicle exhaust, and volcanic ash.
200
How does smog form?
It forms when ozone and vehicle exhaust react with sunlight.
300
What is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere? What percentage does it make up of the atmosphere?
Nitrogen. It makes up 78% of the atmosphere.
300
What is the convection current?
The cycle of warm air rising and cool air sinking that causes a circular movement.
300
What is a jet stream?
A narrow belt of strong winds that blow in the upper troposphere?
300
What is acid precipitation?
Rain, sleet, or snow that contains a higher concentration of acids.
300
What is the relationship between temperature and altitude?
It decreases then increases then decreases then increases as altitude increases.
400
About how many degrees is the thermosphere?
About 1,000ºC or higher.
400
What is the greenhouse effect?
The process by which gases in the atmosphere absorb thermal energy and radiate it back to Earth.
400
What is the maximum speed winds can go up to?
Up to 400 km per hour.
400
What is acid shock?
A rapid change in a body of water's acidity.
400
Pressure belts are found every ___ of latitude.
30° of latitude.
500
How is nitrogen created?
It is released when dead plants and animals break down and when volcanoes erupt.
500
What is concerning scientists about the global temperature? What is that called?
The scientists are concerned that the average global temperatures have increased in 100 years. It is called global warming.
500
What are some examples of global winds? Local winds?
Global winds - polar easterlies, westerlies, and the trade winds. Local winds - mountain & valley breezes.
500
What does EPA stand for?
Environmental Protection Agency.
500
What are short and long term effects of air pollution on human health?
Short term - headache; nausea; irritation of eyes, nose, and throat; coughing; upper respiratory infections; worsening of asthma and emphysema Long term - emphysema; lung cancer; permanent lung damage; heart disease
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