science unit 2 quiz 1 Flashcards
earths atmosphere
78% nitrogen 21% oxegen 0.93%argono, 0.04% carbon dioxide, 0.03% other gases
air pressure
The force of air molecules, pressing on other particles and objects; the weight of the air above you.
tempurature
the mesure of how fast the molecules are moving
Diffusion
When particles move an area of high concentration area of low concentration
Convection
Movement of matter, due to differences in densities example, lava lamp, the transfers of energy due to the movement of matter
Low air pressure
Air particles are farther apart conditions, clouds, wind, and precipitation
High air pressure
Air particles are closer together, conditions for calm and mild weather.
Temperature
The measure of how fast the molecules are moving
Density
the mass per unit volume of a material Less dense things tend to rise. more dense things tend to sink.
Wind
The movement of air caused by uneven heating on earth surface, creating air pressure differences