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6.2 homework packet
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| the transfer of thermal energy by the collision between particles of matter | conduction |
| bounce back | reflect |
| electromagnetic waves that transfer thermal energy | radiation |
| the transfer of thermal energy by the movement of matter from one place to another | convection |
| strength or weakness of circulating air motions | stability |
| condition in the troposphere that involves a temperature increase with altitude | temperature inversion |
| ordered series of actions | process |
| the warming rays of the sun | radiation |
| the flow of the ocean | convection |
| a branding iron making a mark | conduction |
| hot feet from hot sand | conduction |
| a cool breeze | convection |
| heat from glowing coals | radiation |
| high altitude air stream | convection |
| the warmth of a heating pad | conduction |
| water freezing | release of thermal energy |
| ice melting | absorption |
| water evaporation | absorption |
| water vapor condensing | release of thermal energy |
| when warm air rises, energy is transferred to the atmosphere by | convection |
| rising air is always accompanied by .... air | sinking |
| air moving over a mountain range is called a(n) | mountain range |
| this type of air movement creates .... clouds | lenticular |
| when air is ... the vertical movements of air are strong | unstable |
| when air is ..... these movements are weak | stable |
| a(n) ..... occurs when air in the upper troposphere is warmer than air in the lower troposphere | temperature inversion |
| this condition ca cause a buildup of .... at lower altitudes | air pollution |
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