Heat Transfer
What is the process called when heat is transferred through direct contact on an object?
conduction
What layer of the atmosphere contains the most weather phenomena
troposphere
What is the primary source of energy for Earth?
the sun
What is a common gas, known as greenhouse gas?
carbon dioxide
Which method of heat transfer involves the movement of fluids?
Convection?
Which gases in the atmosphere are primarily responsible for absorbing solar energy?
carbon dioxide and water vapor
How does energy from the sun affect the Earth's climate?
it drives weather patterns and ocean currents
How does the greenhouse effect contribute to global warming?
it traps heat in the atmosphere, leading to increased temperatures
What is the term for the transfer of energy through the emission of electromagnetic waves?
Radiation
How does energy from the sun primarily reach the Earth's surface?
Through Radiation
What is the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy?
Potential energy is stored energy and kinetic energy is energy in motion
What is the process by which greenhouse gases absorb and emit radiation?
it is literally called: the greenhouse effect
How does the temperature of a substance change when it absorbs thermal energy?
It increases
What happens to solar energy as it passes through the atmosphere?
it can be absorbed, reflected, or scattered
How does energy conversion occur in the water cycle?
Solar energy causes evaporation and precipitation
How do human activities contribute to the greenhouse effect?
What is through the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation
How does thermal energy affect the states of matter?
it can cause substances to change from solid to liquid to gas
What is the role of ozone in the atmosphere?
it protects living organisms by absorbing harmful UV radiation
How does energy from the sun influence photosynthesis?
it provides the energy necessary for plants to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose
What role do plants play in mitigating the greenhouse effect?
they absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis, reducing greenhouse gas levels