Earth Science Ch.11

__________ is the transfer of energy through space by electromagnetic waves.

• aviation

• conduction

• radiation

• convection

Heat released during condensation that warms the air is called ______.

• latent energy

• latent heat

• delayed energy

• delayed heat

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What type of solid particles play a role in cloud formation?

• extraterrestrial particles

• organic particles

• dust and salt particles

• clay particles

__________ is a measurement of how fast or slow molecules move.

• temperature

• humidity

• heat

• dew point

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

What is an increase in temperature with height in an atmospheric layer called?

• a temperature gradient

• conduction

• a temperature inversion

• normal temperature

The change of state of matter from a gas to a liquid is called __________.

• conduction

• sublimation

• condensation

• evaporation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Why is the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere important?

• It is the source of clouds, rain, and snow.

• It changes with the seasons.

• It helps regulate the amount of energy the atmosphere absorbs.

• It makes up such a small amount that it is not very important.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

__________ is the transfer of energy that occurs when molecules collide.

• abrasion

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

In what layer of the atmosphere is the ozone layer?

• stratosphere

• troposphere

• mesosphere

• thermosphere

What layer of the atmosphere contains most of the water vapor?

• thermosphere

• troposphere

• exosphere

• stratosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4