Energy in Earth's Atmosphere

All changes and interactions among Earth's spheres need energy from the

• air masses.

• ocean.

• sun.

• weather.

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The transfer of heat by the flow of material

• Coriolis effect

• condensation

• conduction

• convection

transfer of energy that occurs when molecules bump into each other

• temperature inversion

• conduction

• convection

• condensation

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contains negatively and positively charged ions , has a high concentration of ozone

• ionosphere

• troposphere

• stability

• hydrosphere

Energy in the form of waves or particles from the sun that warms your face

• ionosphere

• UV radiation

• radiation

• conduction

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Is a thin layer of air that forms a protective covering around the planet

• atmosphere

• troposphere

• ozone layer

• westerlies

Atmospheric greenhouse gases help heat the atmosphere by

• increasing the amount of solar radiation reaching Earth.

• storing energy produced by human activity.

• absorbing infrared radiation released by Earth.

• increasing the average density of air.

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What is the primary source of energy for Earth's atmosphere?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• Volcanic Activity

• Ocean Currents

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Which process involves the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids such as air or water?

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Convection

• Evaporation

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What type of radiation from the sun is primarily responsible for warming the Earth's surface?

• Ultraviolet Radiation

• Infrared Radiation

• Gamma Radiation

• X-ray Radiation