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Atmosphere1
Question | Answer |
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atmosphere | the layer of gas surrounding earth |
altitude | distance above sea level |
density | the amount of matter in a confined space |
cycle | a series of events that repeats regularly |
radiation | energy that travels in waves |
conduction | the transfer of heat energy from one substance to another through direct contact |
convection | the transfer of heat energy from place to place from the motion of heated gas or liquid |
ultraviolet radiation | radiation of higher frequencies than visible light |
infrared radiation | radiation of lower frequencies than visible light |
ozone | a gas molecule that consists of three oxygen atoms |
greenhouse effect | the process of gases increasing the surface temperature on planets |
greenhouse gases | gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane that absorb and give off infrared radiation |
air pollution | harmful materials added to the air that can cause damage |
particulates | tiny particles or droplets mixed with air |
fossil fuel | fuel that is formed from the remains of prehistoric organisms |
smog | the combo of smoke and fog |