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Atmosphere
S6E4 WEATHER & CLIMATE - Atmosphere
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the source of all energy in our atmosphere? | Sun |
| What 3 things can happen to the energy that comes from the sun? | 1. Reflected back into space 2. Absorbed by the atmosphere 3. Absorbed by land and water |
| List the solids that could be found in the atmosphere? | Dust, pollen, salt |
| Define atmosphere | A thin layer of air that forms a protective covering around the planet. |
| Which layer of the atmosphere contains the highest concentration of ozone? | Stratosphere |
| List 4 characteristics of the troposphere | 1. Lowest layer 2. Contains 99% of the water vapor 3. Contains 75% of the atmospheric gases 4. Rain, snow and clouds occur here |
| What is the job of the ozone layer? | Protects us from harmful UV radiation from the sun |
| What are the 2 major gases in the atmosphere? | 1. Nitrogen - 78% 2. Oxygen - 21% |
| On a hot summer day, you are lying on the beach and feel the sun's warmth even though you cannot touch the sun. Which method of heat transfer is responsible for the warmth you feel? | Radiation |
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