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Q1 Assessment
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the three types of heat transfer and give the definition of each | radiation (transfer of heat through empty space), conduction (transfer of heat by direct contact of matter) and convection (heat transfer by the movement of heated fluid) |
| What is a hydrosphere? | any part of Earth or Earth's atmosphere where water is stored. |
| Name the layers of the atmosphere | troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, and thermosphere. |
| How are the layers of the atmosphere divided | The four layers of the atmosphere are divided accorded to the changes in temperature. |
| How does temperature change in the troposphere | As altitude increases in the troposphere, the temperature decreases. |
| Where is the ozone layer located and what does it it do | the ozone layer is located in the stratosphere and absorbs ultraviolet radiation (UV rays). |
| What is the most abundant substance in the atmosphere | nitrogen |
| What is the purpose of anemometer | to measure wind speed |
| What is the purpose of a barometer | to measure air pressure |
| What two factors affect air pressure | altitude and temperature |
| When do clouds form | Clouds form when condensed droplets of water clump together around tiny dust particles in the air |
| What type of cloud is associated with very stormy weather | cumulonimbus cloud |
| Daily weather is described by what five elements | temperature, relative humidity, air pressure, wind speed, and wind direction |
| What are doldrums | calm area where warm air rises |
| Do global winds influence(affect) local weather | yes |
| What type of weather do all fronts bring | storms and changeable weather |
| If a cold front is coming, what will the temperature be | cooler |
| If a warm front is coming, what will the temperature be | warm and humid |
| What type of air pressure is a hurricane | low air pressure |
Created by:
kharris-bbms
on 2009-10-26