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Module 03: Earth Sys
Module 03: Atmosphere/Earth Systems
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Does the sun's energy transfer evenly to land and water? | No, it does not transfer evenly. Land is heated up faster by radiant energy. |
| Cool air in the atmosphere sinks due to _____________. | Convection |
| What happens when warm air rises? | The molecules move far apart and creates a difference in air pressure. |
| What is the main cause of wind? | A difference in air pressure creates wind. Wind is created from high pressure to low pressure. |
| What will most likely happen when a warmer air mass exists above a polar ice sheet? | Heat will be transferred from the air mass to the ice. |
| What will most likely happen when an air mass of low temperature exists above a water body at a higher temperature? | Heat will transfer from the water to the air. |
| Location A and B are adjacent. Location A is at a higher temperature than Location B. What will most likely happen? | The two locations will experience different air pressures. |
| Location X and Y are adjacent. Location X has a lower air pressure than Location Y. What will most likely happen? | Wind will blow from one location to another. |
| What type of atmospheric conditions does climate describe? | average |
| Which of these is an example of the climate of a region? | Continental |
| What type of atmospheric conditions does weather describe? | Current |
| Which of these is an example of weather at a place? Continental, polar, stormy, or tropical | Stormy |
| What kind of decision might be impacted by the climate in a region? | Choice of building design and materials, Selection of crops |
| What kind of decision might be impacted by the weather in a region? | Best time to go fishing at sea, if you should carry an umbrella |
| What weather event is most likely to occur if there are warmer than average ocean waters in the Pacific? | Flooding in the southern United States due to El Niño |
| The state of California experiences periodic occurrences of higher than average precipitation. This causes flooding due to heavy rainfall. What is this most likely caused by? | El Niño, because of weakening of trade winds |
| The state of California experiences periodic occurrences of severe drought conditions. What is this most likely caused by? | La Niña, because of increased upwelling of cooler waters |
| How do ocean currents affect the climate along the coast? | Warm ocean currents from the south bring warmer temperatures. Cold ocean currents from the north bring cooler temperatures. |
| What type of climate is most likely expected in a location that receives very little precipitation throughout the year? | dry desert |
| What type of weather is most likely expected in a location that has a very high amount of water vapor in the atmosphere? | cloudy |
| What type of climate is most likely expected in locations between the poles and the equator that have high amounts of water vapor in the air? | seasonal storms |
| What is the natural process which prevents Earth from becoming too hot or too cold called? | Greenhouse effect |
| What absorbs most of the harmful UV radiation from the sun? | Ozone |
| Where is the ozone layer located? | Stratosphere |
| Which sphere contains the ionosphere and reflects radio waves back to Earth? | Thermosphere |
| Jacob described two layers of Earth's atmosphere. Identify each layer. Layer A: Contains the air we breathe Layer B: Absorbs x-rays | Layer A is the troposphere and Layer B is thermosphere. |
| Louise described two layers of Earth's atmosphere. Identify each layer. Layer A: Contains the ozone layer which absorbs harmful radiation Layer B: Water cycle causes wind in this layer | Layer A is the stratosphere and Layer B is the troposphere. |
| Maria described two layers of Earth's atmosphere. Identify each layer. Layer A: Weather changes take place here Layer B: Location where weather balloons collect data | Layer A is the troposphere and Layer B is the stratosphere. |
| Dan described two layers of Earth's atmosphere. Identify each layer. Layer A: Allows long-distance radio communication Layer B: Separates outer space from Earth's atmosphere | Layer A is the thermosphere and Layer B is the exosphere. |
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