Layers of the Atmosphere
SUN
Water Cycle
Surprise
Seasons Greetings!
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Which gas is the most common gas in the Earth's atmosphere?
Nitrogen
100
What term describes the reflectivity of Earth's surface?
Albedo
100
What is it called when water evaporates directly out of plants?
Transpiration
100
What is the average atmospheric conditions over a long period of time called?
Climate
100
During this season, the Earth is the closest to the Sun.
Winter
200
What 2 characteristics change within each layer of the atmosphere?
Temperature and air pressure
200
How much energy from the sun benefits Earth?
A tiny fraction
200
What is the process of water forming on the outside of a cold glass called?
Condensation
200
True or False: Air pressure is greatest at high altitudes.
FALSE! Air pressure is greatest at LOW altitudes
200
During which season does Michigan receive the most direct sunlight?
Summer
300
What are the 5 layers of the atmosphere from the earth out?
Troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere.
300
How does the ozone layer protect us?
It absorbs harmful UV rays from the sun!
300
What are 4 forms of precipitation?
Snow, hail, sleet, and rain
300
A surface has an albedo of 1.0. What does this mean?
It is very reflective
300
What is the tilt of the Earth?
23.5*
400
This is the layer where all weather occurs.
Troposphere
400
Where does most of the sun's incoming solar radiation end up?
Lost into space
400
What would happen if we took out one of the parts of the water cycle?
Then entire water cycle would stop
400
What is the process called that is responsible for producing heat and light in the sun?
Nuclear fusion
400
Does Earth's tilt ever change?
Nope
500
In which 2 layers can the ozone be found?
Tropospere and Stratosphere
500
What color surface has the highest albedo?
White
500
What is the process called when water changes from a gas to a liquid?
Precipitation
500
What is the difference between infiltration and surface runoff?
Infiltration allows water to be absorbed into the ground. Surface runoff does not allow water to be absorbed into the ground.
500
During which season is the Earth tilted towards the Sun?
Summer
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