Chapter 11-Atmosphere Flashcards
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Ozone
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The major chemical in smog; A gas that exists in a layer in the atmosphere and absorbs ultraviolet radiation from the sun
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Temperature
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Measurement of how quickly or slowly molecules move around
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Heat
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Energy transfer that occurs because of a difference in temperature between substances; flows from high temp to low temp🔥➡️❄️
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Humidity
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Amount of water vapor in the air
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Radiation
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Energy transfer through space by visible light, UV radiation, and others
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Conduction
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Energy transfer that occurs when molecules collide
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Convection
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Transfer of energy by the flow of a heated substance
