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14-4 Global Changes in the...
Global Changes in the Atmostphere
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Science
6th Grade
04/21/2009

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Term
What is the greenhouse effect?
Definition
The process by which Earth's atmosphere traps solar energy.
Term
Gases in the atmosphere that trap solar energy are called ____.
Definition
Green house gases
Term
Burning coal, wood, oil and natural gas causes ______ to build up in the air.
Definition
carbon dioxide
Term
t or f
the amount of carbon dioxide in the air has been steadily increasing?
Definition
true (due to burning of coal, oil, wood and natural gas)
Term
t or f
ozone in the stratosphere filters out much of the harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
Definition
true
Term
What are cfc's?
Definition
A group of chlorine compounds that dissolve the ozone layer. They are found in aerosol spray bottles, fire hydrants, air conditions and fridges.
Term
What is the process of cfc's dissolving the ozone layer?
Definition
1. CFC's are released into the air.
2. CFC's rise to the stratosphere.
3. CFC's break down into chlorine atoms.
4. The chlorine atoms break down ozone atoms.
Term
The downwind side of mountains is know as _________.
Definition
The leeward side
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