Ch. 1 - Earth's Atmosphere
All changes in the Earth's spheres need energy from
What is the Sun
Particles that a constantly moving have this
What is Kinetic Energy
Sunlight travels in this shape, known as rays
What are straight lines
A unit of degree that describes a position on Earth relative to the Equator
What is Latitude
The last stage of the writing process that you submit to get graded is called
The 3rd layer, in the middle, of the atmosphere is called
What is the Mesosphere
You can detect the motion of particles in an object by
What is how warm or cool it feels
During this season, the Northern Hemisphere tilts toward the sun to receive more direct sunlight
What is Summer
A gas in the atmosphere that absorbs the energy of infrared light.
What is Greenhouse Gas?
After brainstorming, you do this so that you can write a rough draft
What is Organize Your Thoughts
Earth's 4 parts include
What are the Geosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere, and Atmosphere
What is proportional
Visible light, Ultraviolet light, and this 3rd wavelength are the most important in impacting weather
What is Infrared Light
The condition of the atmosphere and its phenomena in a certain place at a certain specific time.
What is Weather
The first step in the writing process
Brainstorming
Scientists that study and predict the weather are called
What are Meteorologist
3 types of energy transfer include
Conduction, Convection, and Radiation
Changes in the angle that sunlight strikes the Earth causes these
What are Seasons
The relatively thin layer of the atmosphere that is closest to the Earth's surface
Troposphere
Expository writing is writing that must be supported by this
What is Evidence or Facts
Soot, Dust, Sea Salt, and Pollen are examples of
What are aerosols
What are Freezing, Melting, Evaporation, and Condensation
Examples of Greenhouse gases include (must answer all 3)
What are Methane, Water Vapor, and Carbon Dioxide
Tiny liquid and solid particles suspended in the atmosphere
What is an Aerosol
Styles to "Hook" Your Reader in the Introductory paragraph include
What are Asking Questions, Incredible Facts, and Painting a Picture