The Atmosphere Flashcards
1
Q
atmospheres=
A
- gaseous envelopes that surround planets/ other large bodies in the solar system
- mixture of gases/ aerosols
- held around the planets by gravity
2
Q
low altitude= ___ pressure
high altitude= ___ pressure
A
high
low (gasses expand)
3
Q
Temperature vs heat:
A
Temp: a measure of the average kinetic energy of molecules
- intensive (does not change with amount)
heat= the total kinetic energy of all molecules in a substance
- extensive (heat changes with amount- ie if we added more molecules)
4
Q
air flows from __ pressure to ___ pressure
A
high to low
