Atmosphere, Heat Transfer and Water Cycle Review

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What is the transfer of heat by direct contact?

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Conduction

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What part of the water cycle involves clouds forming?

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Condensation

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In which layer of the atmosphere is the Ozone layer located?

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Stratosphere

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What is the transfer of heat energy by electromagnetic waves through space?

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Radiation

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What is the water cycle?

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The movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth.

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What is convection in terms of heat transfer?

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The transfer of heat by the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) due to differences in density.

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What is evaporation in the water cycle?

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The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas or vapor.

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What is precipitation in the water cycle?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from clouds and reaches the ground.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The warming of the Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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What is the role of the hydrosphere in the water cycle?

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The hydrosphere includes all water on Earth, which is essential for the water cycle processes.