Earth Atmosphere S23

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere closest to space?

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Exosphere

Front

What is conduction in terms of heat transfer?

Back

Conduction is heat transfer through touch.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Front

In which layer of the atmosphere do auroras occur?

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Thermosphere

Front

What type of heat transfer is demonstrated by a heat lamp keeping food warm?

Back

Radiation

Front

What is the first layer of the atmosphere closest to the Earth?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the second layer of the atmosphere?

Back

Stratosphere

Front

What is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?

Back

Troposphere

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is convection in terms of heat transfer?

Back

Convection is heat transfer through currents in fluids.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What is the main function of the ozone layer?

Back

To absorb harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.

Front

What is the boundary between the troposphere and the stratosphere called?

Back

Tropopause