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Chapter 11 Earth's Atmosphere Flashcards

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1
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Water in its gaseous form.

A

Water vapor

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2
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The atmospheric layer closest to Earth’s surface is called the…

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troposphere

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3
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The atmospheric layer directly above the troposphere is the …

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stratosphere

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4
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The area of the stratosphere with a high concentration of ozone is referred to as the…

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ozone layer

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5
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What is a region within the mesosphere and thermosphere that contains ions?

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ionosphere

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6
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What is the transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves?

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radiation

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7
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What is the transfer of thermal energy by collisions between particles of matter?

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conduction

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8
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The transfer of thermal energy by the movement of particles within matter is called…

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convection

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9
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What describes whether circulating air motions will be strong or weak?

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stability

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10
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What occurs in the troposphere when temperature increases as altitude increases?

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temperature inversion

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What is the movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure?

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wind

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12
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What are steady winds that flow from East to West between 30 degrees North latitude and 30 degrees South latitude?

A

trade winds

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13
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What are steady winds that flow from West to East between latitudes 30 degrees north and 60 degrees north, and 30 degrees south and 60 degrees south?

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The Prevailing Westerlies

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14
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What are cold winds that blow from the east to the west near the north pole and the south pole?

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Polar Easterlies

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What is near the top of the troposphere and is a narrow band of high winds called?

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Jet Stream

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16
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What is the wind that blows from the sea to the land due to local temperature and pressure differences called?

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sea breeze

17
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What is the wind that blows from the land to the sea due to local temperature and pressure differences called?

A

land breeze

18
Q

The contamination of air by harmful substances including gases and smoke is called what?

A

air pollution

19
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When sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides combine with moisture in the atmosphere and form precipitation that has a pH lower than that of normal rainwater is called what?

A

acid precipitation

20
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What is air pollution that forms from the interaction between chemicals in the air and sunlight called?

A

photochemical smog

21
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What is a mixture of dust, acids, and other chemicals that can be hazardous to human health called?

A

particulate matter

22
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Radio waves travel long distances by bouncing off electrically charged particles in the ______.

A

XXX

23
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The sun’s thermal energy is transferred to Earth through space by _____.

A

XXX

24
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Rising currents of warm air transfer energy from Earth to the atmosphere through _____.

A

XXX

25
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A narrow band of winds located near the top of the troposphere is a(n) _____.

A

XXX

26
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_____ are steady winds that flow from east to west between 30 degrees N latitude and 30 degrees S latitude.

A

XXX

27
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In large urban areas, _____ forms when pollutants in the air interact with sunlight.

A

XXX

28
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A mixture of dust, acids,and other chemicals that can be hazardous to human health are called _____.

A

XXX

29
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Air pressure is greatest 
A at a mountain base.
B on a mountain top
C in the stratosphere
D in the ionosphere.
A

XXX

30
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In which layer of the atmosphere is the ozone layer found?
A troposphere
B stratosphere
C mesosphere
D thermosphere
A

XXX

31
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The Sun’s energy
A is completely absorbed by the atmosphere.
B is completely reflected by the atmosphere.
C is in the form of latent heat
D is transferred to the atmosphere after warming the Earth

A

XXX

32
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Which type of energy is emitted from Earth to the atmosphere?
A ultraviolet radiation
B visible radiation
C infrared radiation
D aurora borealis
A

XXX

33
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Which is a narrow band of high winds located near the top of the troposphere?
A polar easterly
B a jet stream
C a sea breeze
D a trade wind
A

XXX

34
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Which helps protect people, animals, plants, and buildings from the harmful effects of air pollution?
A primary pollutants
B secondary pollutants
C ozone layer
D air quality standards
A

XXX

35
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A thin layer of gases surrounding Earth.

A

Atmosphere

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