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First Vocab Quiz
Atmopshere Words
Question | Answer |
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atmosphere | the mixture of gases that surround the Earth |
air | a mixture of gases including nitrogen, oxygen and other gases |
mass | the amount of matter in an object |
observation | describing something using the 5 senses and measurement |
hypothesis | an inference or prediction based on observations |
greenhouse gas | one of the gases that traps thermal energy close tot he Earth's surface, helps to keep Earth warm |
ultraviolet | the type of radiation that is blocked by ozone in the ozone layer |
altitude | the distance above the Earth's surface |
radiation | energy that travels in waves (the sun's energy, for example) |
volume | the amount of space something takes up |
conduction | the transfer of energy through direct contact (touch) |
convection | the transfer of energy that happens when gases or liquids are heated and rise, while cooler gases and liquids sink |