Ch 17 Atmosphere Vocab

Front

The transfer of heat energy due to the direct contact of molecules

Back

conduction

Front

The transfer of heat energy due to the differences in density

Back

convection

Front

The transfer of heat energy through electromagnetic waves

Back

radiation

Front

incoming solar radiation

Back

insolation

Front

The state of the atmosphere at a given time and place

Back

weather

Front

A cold layer of air trapped under a warm layer of air

Back

temperature inversion

Front

A line that connects points of equal temperature

Back

isotherm

Front

The total energy of a system

Back

heat

Front

Three oxygen atoms that have been bonded together

Back

ozone

Front

The average kinetic energy of a system

Back

temperature