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Earth Science
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Atmosphere | is a whole layer of air that surrounds the earth |
| altitude | distance above sea level |
| Density | is the amount of mass in given volume or substance |
| cycle | a repeating process in which living things exchange gasses with the atmosphere |
| Radiation | is energy that travels across distances in the form of certain types of waves |
| conduction | is the transfer of heat energy from one substance to another by direct contact |
| convection | is the transfer of energy from place to place by the motion of gas or liquid |
| Ultraviolet radiation | more energy than light that you can see. This form of radiation cannot be seen. This form of radiation can cause radiation |
| infrared radiation | have less energy than light. This form of radiation cannot be seen but can warm the materials that absorb it. |
| ozone | is made of an ozone molecule and three atoms of oxygen. The ozone layer protects life on earth by absorbing harmful rays of ultraviolet radiation. |
| greenhouse effect | gasses that absorb and emit infrared radiation which keeps Earth's energy in it's system for a while |
| greenhouse gas | gasses such as carbon dioxide and methane, that absorb and give off infrared radiation as part of a greenhouse effect |
| air pollution | Smoke and other harmful materials that are added to the air |
| Particulates | are tiny particles or droplets that are mixed in with the air. Such as dust, dirt, pollen, and tiny bits of salt. |
| Fossil Fuels | are fuels formed from the remains of prehistoric animals and plants. |
| smog | describes the combination of fog and smoke |
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