Layers of the Atmosphere
Which atmosphere layer is the lowest?
Troposphere
What is the source of all energy?
Sun
What is an essential process that traps heat into our atmosphere called?
Greenhouse Effect
What is the increase of global surface temperatures called?
Global Warming
What is an apparent force due to the Earth's rotation called?
Coriolis Effect
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the Ozone Layer?
Stratosphere
What is energy that flows from object with an increase of temperature to an object with increase temperature called?
Heat
What is an example of a greenhouse gas?
Methane
Carbon Dioxide
Water Vapor
What are some of the consequences of global warming?
Increased local tempearatures
Climate Change
Rising of the Sea level.
What are the are winds that are 0-30 degrees North and South of the Equator?
Trade Winds
Which layer of the atmosphere extends to Outer Space?
Exosphere
The transfer of heat without necessity of a medium that travels in waves called?
Radiation
Is the greenhouse effect a good thing?
Yes
What is a cause of CO2 increase in the atmosphere?
Deforestation
These are 30-60 degrees North and South of the Equator.
Prevailing Westerlies
Which layer of the atmosphere contains meteors?
Mesosphere
What is the transfer of heat by the flow of gasses and liquids called?
Convection
If we didn't have the greenhouse effect what would happen to our world?
It would be cold and lifeless.
Name 3 strategies you can do to prevent global warming?
Drive less
Recycle
Take cold showers
Turn down thermostat
Use LED lights
Plant trees
Use a plant based diet
These winds are located near the Poles and blow from East to West.
Polar Easterlies
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights)?
Thermosphere
What is the transfer of heat from one molecule or atom to another by direct contact called?
Conduction
These winds are windless zones near the Equator.
Doldrums