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Chapter 16-Review Questions
Atmosphere, global winds, clouds, precipitation
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Science
8th Grade
04/07/2010

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What is the electromagnetic energy that is felt as heat?
Definition
Infrared, IR
Term
What electromagnetic energy do we "see"?
Definition
Visible light
Term
Why do we protect ourselves from ultraviolet radiation?
Definition
It has more energy so we can get sunburn and/or skin cancer.
Term
What 2 things can happen to the sun's radiation when it reaches the Earth?
Definition
It can be absorbed or reflected.
Term
Name 3 things that reflect the sun's radiation.
Definition
Snow, water, clouds, dust particles, gas molecules
Term
Name 3 things that absorb the sun't radiation.
Definition
carbon dioxide, ozone, trees, grass
Term
What color(s) absorb the most radiation?
Definition
Dark colors
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What color(s) reflect the most radiation?
Definition
light colors
Term
What does the greehouse effect do to the atmosphere?
Definition
It keeps it warm.
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How do molecules move in a cold substance?
Definition
They move slowly.
Term
How do molecules move in a hot substance?
Definition
They move rapidly.
Term
Which contains more energy, a hot substance or a cold substance?
Definition
Hot substance.
Term
What does temperature measure?
Definition
The average kinetic energy (motion) of the particles in a material.
Term
What is the boiling point and freezing point of water on the celsius scale?
Definition
100 degrees and 0 degrees
Term
How does a thermometer work?
Definition
The liquid in the thermometer expands as it warms and contracts as it cools.
Term
Name 2 liquids usually found in thermometer.
Definition
mercury and colored alcohol
Term
State 3 examples of radiation.
Definition
campfire, grill, toaster, sunshine
Term
State 3 examples of conduction.
Definition
ironing clothes, curling iron, hair straightener, cooking in a skillet.
Term
State 3 examples of convection.
Definition
A hot air balloon going up, warm air rising above a radiator, warm air rising from the Earth's surface.
Term
What causes wind?
Definition
Differences in air pressure, caused by differences in heating of the Earth's surface.
Term
What instrument is used to measure wind speed?
Definition
anemometer
Term
What is the wind-chill factor?
Definition
the cooling of skin due to wind
Term
What causes a sea breeze?
Definition
Air moves in from the sea because land heats quicker than water.
Term
What causes a land breeze?
Definition
Air moves towards the sea because the land cools more quickly than water.
Term
Which contains more moisture, a sea-breeze or a land-breeze?
Definition
sea-breeze
Term
What part of the Earth's surface receives the most direct sunlight?
Definition
the equator
Term
What is the Coriolis effect?
Definition
The curving of winds due to the rotation of the Earth.
Term
Do Prevailing Westerlies or Trade winds have much effect on shipping today? Why?
Definition
No, we use engines NOT wind to move ships today.
Term
Describe the location and wind direction of the Jet Streams.
Definition
High in the atmosphere, moving from the west to the east.
Term
What is humidity?
Definition
The amount of water vapor in the atmosphere.
Term
What instrument is used to measure humidity?
Definition
psychrometer
Term
What does a LARGE dry-bulb/wet-bulb difference indicate?
Definition
Dry air-Low humidity
Term
What does a SMALL dry-bulb/wet-bulb difference indicate?
Definition
Wet air/High humidity
Term
What are the units of relative humidity?
Definition
percent
Term
What is condensation?
Definition
The change of water vapor to liquid water.
Term
List 3 examples of condenstation.
Definition
dew, moisture on the outside of a cold container, water on the mirror in the bathroom
Term
What is evaporation?
Definition
The change of liquid water to water vapor.
Term
State 3 examples of evaporation.
Definition
clothes drying on a line, bread becoming dry when the bag is left open, drying your hair.
Term
What is the dew point?
Definition
The temperature when the air is full of water vapor and some water vapor begins to condense.
Term
Is the dew point high or low in the summer?
Definition
The air contains more water so it will condense at a higher temperature.
Term
State and describe the 3 main types of clouds.
Definition
Stratus-low and grey, Cirrus-high and whispy, Cumulus-puffy and white.
Term
What does "nimbus" tell about a cloud?
Definition
There is precipitation, rain, snow, etc.
Term
What does "alto" tell about a cloud?
Definition
It refers to them being in the "middle".
Term
Which clouds are made mostly of ice crystals?
Definition
Cirrus
Term
What kind of cloud is fog?
Definition
Stratus
Term
What 2 conditions are needed for clouds to form?
Definition
Air is cooled to the dew point AND there are particles for condensation to occur on
Term
What is precipitation? Name the common types of precipitation.
Definition
Any form of water that falls from clouds and reaches the Earth’s surface. snow, sleet, rain, freezing rain, hail
Term
What are droughts?
Definition
Long periods of below average precipitation
Term
What tool is used to measure rainfall?
Definition
rain gauge
Term
What is the purpose of "seeding" a cloud?
Definition
To produce rain and to reduce fog
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