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What are the three types of heat transfer and give the definition of each radiation (transfer of heat through empty space), conduction (transfer of heat by direct contact of matter) and convection (heat transfer by the movement of heated fluid)
What is a hydrosphere? any part of Earth or Earth's atmosphere where water is stored.
Name the layers of the atmosphere troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, and thermosphere.
How are the layers of the atmosphere divided The four layers of the atmosphere are divided accorded to the changes in temperature.
How does temperature change in the troposphere As altitude increases in the troposphere, the temperature decreases.
Where is the ozone layer located and what does it it do the ozone layer is located in the stratosphere and absorbs ultraviolet radiation (UV rays).
What is the most abundant substance in the atmosphere nitrogen
What is the purpose of anemometer to measure wind speed
What is the purpose of a barometer to measure air pressure
What two factors affect air pressure altitude and temperature
When do clouds form Clouds form when condensed droplets of water clump together around tiny dust particles in the air
What type of cloud is associated with very stormy weather cumulonimbus cloud
Daily weather is described by what five elements temperature, relative humidity, air pressure, wind speed, and wind direction
What are doldrums calm area where warm air rises
Do global winds influence(affect) local weather yes
What type of weather do all fronts bring storms and changeable weather
If a cold front is coming, what will the temperature be cooler
If a warm front is coming, what will the temperature be warm and humid
What type of air pressure is a hurricane low air pressure
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