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8th Atmosphere Kuhn
8th Atmosphere - Kuhn
Term | Definition |
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atmosphere | whole layer of air that surrounds Earth |
altitude | distance above sea-level |
density | amount of mass in a given volume |
cycle | processes that are repeated over and over |
radiation | energy that travels across distances in the form of certain types of waves |
conduction | transfer of heat by direct contact |
convection | transfer of heat by the motion of gas and liquid |
ultraviolet radiation | has more energy than you can see |
infared radiation | has less energy than you can see |
ozone layer | protects Earth by absorbing harmful UV radiation |
greenhouse effect | the warming of the atmosphere due to trapped gases |
air pollution | smoke and other harmful materials in the air |
particulate | tiny particles or droplets mixed with the air |
fossil fuel | fuels formed by remains of prehistoric animals and plants |
smog | combination of smoke and fog |