Test 1b Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
When energy is transferred to air, the air…
A
moves faster
2
Q
Four major gases in the atmosphere;
A
N2
O2
Ar
CO2
3
Q
Heat and moisture are distributed around Earth by
A
global winds
4
Q
How does surface air flow in a middle-latitude cyclone in the Northern Hemisphere?
A
convergent & counterclockwise
5
Q
Earth receives energy from the sun through…
A
radiation
6
Q
Heat and moisture are distributed around Earth by ____.
A
global winds
7
Q
Why is the troposphere unstable?
A
Cooler air sinks
8
Q
Gamma rays, X-rays, visible light and radio waves are all types of
A
electromagnetic radiation
