The Atmosphere

The transfer of energy that occurs when molecules collide is called

• conduction.

• convection.

• insolation.

• radiation.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

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The transfer of energy by the flow of a heated substance is called

• conduction.

• convection.

• insolation.

• radiation.

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Sequence the layers of Earth's atmosphere from the surface to space.

• exosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, thermosphere, troposphere

• troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere

• troposphere, thermosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, exosphere

• troposphere, thermosphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, exosphere

In which of Earth's atmospheric layers would you find the ozone layer?

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

• thermosphere

• troposphere

In which of Earth's atmospheric layers would you find the ionosphere?

• mesosphere

• stratosphere

• thermosphere

• troposphere

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True or false: Ozone is important because it absorbs gamma radiation, preventing it from reaching Earth's surface.

• True

• False

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__________ is a measurement of how rapidly or slowly molecules move around.

• dew point

• heat

• humidity

• temperature

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__________ is the amount of water vapor in the air.

• dew point

• heat

• humidity

• temperature

True or false: 0 Kelvin is the point where molecular motion theoretically stops.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

True or false: 1 m³ of air containing 5 g of water vapor has a higher relative humidity at 10^oC versus 20^oC.

• True

• False

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