Final Review Flashcardizz #1 - Units 1 - 3

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves, allowing energy to travel through space without needing a medium.

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What role does solar radiation play in the water cycle?

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Solar radiation powers the water cycle by providing the energy needed for evaporation, which transforms water from liquid to vapor.

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What distinguishes jovian planets from terrestrial planets?

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Jovian planets, or gas giants, have thicker atmospheres primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, unlike terrestrial planets which have solid surfaces.

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How do onshore and offshore breezes occur?

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Onshore breezes occur when the land heats up faster than the ocean, causing warm air to rise and cooler air from the ocean to move in. Offshore breezes happen when the land cools faster than the ocean.

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How does Earth's axial tilt affect seasons?

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Earth's axial tilt changes the angle and amount of direct solar energy reaching different parts of the planet, resulting in seasonal variations.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through liquids and gases, where warmer, less dense material rises and cooler, denser material sinks.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between solids, where heat moves from the hotter object to the cooler one.

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What is the significance of the ozone layer?

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The ozone layer protects life on Earth by absorbing the majority of the sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.

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What is nuclear fusion?

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Nuclear fusion is the process by which two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing a significant amount of energy, as seen in the Sun.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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