Heat Transfer, Layers of the Atmosphere, Local Winds Flashcards
What is conduction?
The transfer of heat by direct contact
What is the saying about local winds?
Winds blow from high to low
Name the layers of the atmosphere in order
Troposphere, Statosphere, Mesosphere, and Thermosphere.
During the Sea Breeze which way those the wind blow.
From the body of water to land.
Why is when it is cold there is high pressure?
Cold air is more dense, therefore having a higher pressure
Cold water causes _________ pressure and warm land causes _________ pressure
High and low
A microwave is an example of what?
Radiation
Does air pressure increase as altitude increases?
No it decreases.
Which layer in the atmosphere is the hottest?
The thermosphere
Where is the ozone layer in?
The Stratosphere
As cool air _______ as warm air ______
Sinks and rises
What is convection?
The flow of currents in a liquid or gas.
As you go up in the Troposphere the temperature ___________
Decreases
