Earth's Atmosphere and Energy Transfer Flashcard

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What is the hydrosphere?

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The hydrosphere includes all of the water on or near Earth’s surface, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and water vapor in the atmosphere.

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What are the mechanisms of energy transfer in Earth's atmosphere?

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The main mechanisms of energy transfer are radiation, conduction, and convection. Condensation is not a mechanism of energy transfer.

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What is subsistence farming?

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Subsistence farming is a type of agriculture where farmers grow enough food to feed themselves and their families, often leading to lower yields and less efficiency compared to commercial farming.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere encompasses all areas of Earth where organisms can obtain the energy they need to survive, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

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What is the troposphere?

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The troposphere is the layer of Earth's atmosphere closest to the surface, where most weather events occur and where we live.

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What is radiation in the context of energy transfer?

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Radiation is the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight reaching Earth.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials, where energy is passed from one molecule to another.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases), where warmer, less dense areas rise and cooler, denser areas sink.

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What is the lithosphere?

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The lithosphere is the rigid outer layer of Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle, which includes landforms and geological features.

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What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere is the layer of gases surrounding Earth, essential for life, and plays a key role in weather and climate.