Atmospheric mechanisms

Reflection occurs when ____________ is reflected back into space.

• energy

• water

• sound

• light

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

When energy is absorbed by the atmosphere it is called ________________ absorption.

• land

• water

• atmospheric

• solar

____________/Water absorption occurs when energy is absorbed by either land or water.

• Atmospheric

• Land

• Solar

• Ocean

The Ocean ____________ heat, while the land reflects and loses heat quicker.

• absorbs

• reflects

• emits

• transfers

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Radiation is the transfer of energy by ____________________ waves.

• sound

• electromagnetic

• water

• seismic

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

The ______________ layer absorbs UV radiation.

• troposphere

• stratosphere

• ozone

• ionosphere

Smog and pollution keep some energy from being reflected, making areas ____________, hence greenhouse effect.

• cooler

• hotter

• brighter

• darker

____________ is the transfer of heat through direct contact (such as molecules bumping into each other).

• Convection

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Reflection

When hot air rises and cold air sinks it creates ______________ currents, either in gas or liquid.

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

• reflection

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which side of the mountain is typically wetter due to wind and moisture?

• Leeward side

• North side

• Windward side

• South side

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