Ch 17 Atmosphere Vocab

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The transfer of heat energy due to the direct contact of molecules
Back
conduction
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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The transfer of heat energy due to the differences in density
Back
convection
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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The transfer of heat energy through electromagnetic waves
Back
radiation
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
incoming solar radiation
Back
insolation
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The state of the atmosphere at a given time and place
Back
weather
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A cold layer of air trapped under a warm layer of air
Back
temperature inversion
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A line that connects points of equal temperature
Back
isotherm
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