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Ch. 15

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TRUE OR FALSE The atmosphere is mainly made of oxygen. FALSE
21 is the percentage of Nitrogen in the atmosphere. FALSE
A gradual increase in average global temperature. ____________ Global Warming
A mixture of vehicle exhaust and ozone react with the sun is called ________. Smog
The amount of air molecules pushing down on something is ______ _________. Air pressure
List 2 local winds. ________________ ________________ Mountain Breezes Valley Breezes
________ currents are created as warm air rises and cool air sinks. Convection
Transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves ____________. Radiation
Which layer is the ozone in? ___________ Stratosphere
Mixture of gases that surround the Earth Atmosphere
The uppermost layer in the atmosphere and is the most hot layer. ___________ Thermosphere
What is found in the stratosphere? The Ozone Layer
Patterns of air circulation and are found in both hemispheres. ____________ Global Winds
Movement of air caused by air pressure. ______ Wind
In polar regions these ions radiate energy as shimmering lights. ___________ Auroras
What is wonderful about the troposphere? Its where we live and weather happens here
How do humans create air pollution? We create air pollution by driving car and by burning fossil fuels
Narrow belts of high-speed winds that blow in the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere. Jet Streams
How are all winds created? The movement of air caused by differences in air pressure
What is the most common atmospheric gas? Nitrogen
How are all winds created? Unequal heating
Name two local winds Sea Breeze Land Breeze
List 3 global winds and 2 calm areas Global ~ Westerlies, Polar Easterlies, and Trade Winds Calm ~ Horse Latitude and Doldrums
How much of the suns energy actually reaches Earth? Billionth
What is convection? The transfer of energy in a circular movement used with gas or liquid
describe conduction Transfer of thermal energy through a material
What is radiation? Transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves
What's another name for the distance above sea level? Altitude or elevation
What does the name of a wind tell you? Where it comes from
The layer that absorbs harmful ultraviolet rays? Ozone
What does the coriolis effect do to winds? Makes them curve
What type of winds blow over short distances? Local Winds
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