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Katelyn's Vocab - 11

Chapter 11 Vocabulary for Earth Science

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The layer closest to Earth's surface that contains most of the mass of the atmosphere. Troposphere
The layer above the troposphere in which the air temperature mainly increases with altitude and contains the ozone layer. Stratosphere
The middle layer above the stratopause in which air temperature decreases with altitude. Mesosphere
The fourth layer from the Earth's surface in which the extremely low density of air causes the temperature to rise. Thermosphere
The outermost layer of Earth's atmosphere. Exosphere
The transfer of thermal energy by electromagnetic waves. Radiation
The transfer of thermal energy between objects when their atoms or molecules collide. Conduction
The transfer of thermal energy by the movement of heated material from one place to another. Convection
An increase in temperature with height in an atmospheric layer. Temperature Inversion
The amount of water vapor in the atmosphere at a given location on Earth's surface. Humidity
When the amount of water vapor in a volume of air has reached the maximum amount. Saturation
The amount of water vapor in a volume of air relative to the amount of water vapor needed for that volume of air to reach saturation. Relative Humidity
The temperature to which air must be cooled at constant pressure to reach saturation. Dew Point
The extra thermal energy contained in water vapor compared to liquid water. Latent Heat
A small particle in the atmosphere around which water droplets can form. Condensation Nucleus
When an air mass if forced to rise over a topographic barrier. Orographic Lifting
Puffy, lumpy-looking clouds that usually occur below 2000 m. Cumulus
A layered, sheetlike cloud that covers much or all of the sky in a given area. Stratus
Clouds with a wispy, indistinct appearance. Cirrus
All forms of water that fall from clouds to the ground. Precipitation
When cloud droplets collide and join together to form a larger droplet. Coalescence
Created by: Katelyn Whitlock
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