Unit 3 Most Missed Questions

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the process by which certain gases in Earth's atmosphere trap heat, preventing it from escaping into space, thus warming the planet.

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What is an incorrect analogy for the greenhouse effect?

Back

An incorrect analogy is that the increase in greenhouse gas emissions is like placing an extra log on the fire to produce more heat.

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What happens to air temperature at the beach during the night?

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At night, the ocean air temperature is often higher than the temperature over land.

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During the night at the beach, which direction does the wind most likely blow?

Back

The wind will blow toward the water.

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In which atmospheric layer does all weather occur?

Back

All weather occurs in the Troposphere.

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What supports the claim that all weather occurs in the Troposphere?

Back

The layer closest to Earth has temperature variations and clouds.

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What is the result of unequal heating of land and water by the sun?

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The unequal heating creates convection currents and contributes to wind patterns on Earth.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) caused by differences in temperature and density.

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What causes wind on Earth?

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Wind is caused by differences in air pressure, which result from the uneven heating of the Earth's surface.

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What happens to warm air at the equator?

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Warm air rises at the equator.