Earth Science Final Exam

Front

What characteristic of the atmosphere steadily decreases as one increases elevation?

Back

Air Pressure

Front

What is the process called when plants give off water vapor as a waste product?

Back

Transpiration

Front

What is the TOTAL kinetic energy of all particles of an object called?

Back

Thermal energy

Front

Which moon phase is when you can't see the moon at all?

Back

New moon

Front

What is transpiration?

Back

Excess water being released from the leaves as water vapor.

Front

What happens to air pressure as you ascend in the atmosphere?

Back

It decreases.

Front

What is the term for the process of water vapor turning into liquid water?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the term for the process of water turning into vapor?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What is the main gas that makes up the Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen (approximately 78%)

Front

What is the greenhouse effect?

Back

The warming of the Earth's surface due to trapped heat by greenhouse gases.