Science

Question 1

Troposphere

Answer 1

The lowest layer where all weather occurs. Temperature decreases with altitude

Question 2

Stratosphere-

Answer 2

Contains the ozone layer. Temperature increases with
altitude.

Question 3

Radiation-

Answer 3

The transfer of energy through space by visible light.

Question 4

Conduction-

Answer 4

The transfer of energy that occurs when molecules collide.

Question 5

Convection-

Answer 5

The transfer of energy by the flow of a heated substance.

Question 6

Relative humidity-

Answer 6

The ratio of the amount of water vapor present in a volume
of air to how much water vapor that volume of air is capable of holding.

Question 7

Important gases in the atmosphere in order of abundance:

Answer 7

1. Nitrogen (N2)
   
   2. Oxygen (O2)
   3. H2O
   4. CO2

Question 8

Water cycle

Answer 8

Evaporation- A change of state from a liquid to a gas.
Condensation- A change of state from a gas to a liquid.
Precipitation- All forms of water that fall from the sky.

Question 9

Cloud formation:

Answer 9

Warm, moist air rises, cools and condenses.
Water droplets coalesce around condensation nuclei.
Precipitation occurs.

Question 10

What does cold air do the tempature, density, pressure, and humity

Answer 10

Temperature ↓
Pressure ↑
Density ↑
Humidity ↓

Question 11

What does warm air do the tempature, density, pressure, and humity

Answer 11

Temperature ↑
Pressure ↓
Density ↓
Humidity ↑

Question 12

Types of precipitation:

Answer 12

Rain- Coalesced water droplets.
Sleet- Partially frozen rain droplets.
Hail- Forms from repeated freezing and melting.
Snow- Crystallized rain drops.