LUOA Earth Science Module 6 Questions and Answers Rated A+

LUOA Earth Science Module 6 Questions and Answers Rated A+ What are the 3 ways heat moves through the atmosphere? Conduction, convection, and radiation Which method of energy transfer does not require a medium? radiation Which type of heat energy moves through air, water, and magma? Convection ____________________ is the transfer of energy through space by various forms of electromagnetic energy. Radiation ____________ _________ is/are responsible for the movement of air through the atmosphere contributing to weather patterns. Convection currents How does carbon dioxide get into our atmosphere? (Select all that apply) -From life in the ocean -From respiration by humans and animals -Decomposition -Volcanoes Which of the following are greenhouse gases? Carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, methane What is the most powerful substance to hold on to heat in the earth's atmosphere? Nitrous oxide Which type of heat energy can pass through the vacuum of space? Radiation The greenhouse effect occurs because visible light from the sun comes into our atmosphere and gets re-radiated as _____________________, causing heat to be trapped in the atmosphere. infrared radiation Freezing _________________ heat energy to the atmosphere. releases Latent heat is when ________________________ (Choose 3) -Energy is being released -When there is no temperature change during a phase change -Energy is being absorbed What is the difference between vaporization and boiling? Vaporization can occur when a liquid changes to a gas at any temperature where boiling has to be at the boiling point If the dry bulb temperature is 6°C and the wet bulb temperature is 5°C, what is the dewpoint? 4°C You swing a sling psychrometer and discover that the dry bulb temperature is 18°C and the wet bulb temperature is 16°C. What is the dewpoint? 15°C Your friend swings the sling psychrometer and gives you two temperature readings. The readings are 18°C and 24°C. What is the dewpoint? 14°C As the temperature decreases, ____________________. The ability for the atmosphere to make room for water decreases If air cools beyond its dew point and still does not condense, the air is said to be ______________. supersaturated What is the lowest energy state of water? ice Water collects on dust, ash, salt, nitrate, etc. When water collects on these, they are known as: Condensation nuclei If the air is completely saturated on a cold night how will you feel? Cold and clammy Given the formula: Relative humidity = Specific humidity/maximum capacity x 100% = The