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Define a closed system
Define a closed system
- A system where energy crosses the boundaries but matter does not (correct)
- A system where matter and energy freely cross the system’s boundaries
Define negative feedback
Define negative feedback
- Feedback that reduces fluctuations in the system, thus reversing the output of a system. It promotes self-regulation and re-establishing equilibrium (correct)
- Feedback that amplifies or increases change in the same direction, thus reinforcing the change
Match each of the following
Match each of the following
Atmosphere = The gaseous shell that surrounds Earth Litosphere = The outer, solid part of Earth that is about 70 km thick and includes the uppermost part of the asthenosphere and the crust Hydrosphere = The part of Earth where water, in all its forms, flows and is stored Biosphere = The portion of Earth and its atmosphere that supports life.
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The definition of a topographic map is: A map that displays elevation data regarding the Earth’s surface
The definition of a topographic map is: A map that displays elevation data regarding the Earth’s surface
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Due to the coriolis effect, objects in the Northern hemisphere drift _____, while opposite is true in the Southern hemisphere
Due to the coriolis effect, objects in the Northern hemisphere drift _____, while opposite is true in the Southern hemisphere
At the equator speed is...
At the equator speed is...
1 Revolution of earth takes...
1 Revolution of earth takes...
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The earth orbits the sun @ a speed of...
The earth orbits the sun @ a speed of...
Earth is tilted at which angle on its axis
Earth is tilted at which angle on its axis
Subsolar point is where the sun is directly
Subsolar point is where the sun is directly
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the formula for the zenith angle is 90*- elevation or altitude
the formula for the zenith angle is 90*- elevation or altitude
Top of atmosphere is
Top of atmosphere is
The o-zone is held by gravity
The o-zone is held by gravity
Majority of the ozone gases are stored within 38 km
Majority of the ozone gases are stored within 38 km
The ozone blocks ultraviolet radiation
The ozone blocks ultraviolet radiation
The atmosphere doesn't retain heat
The atmosphere doesn't retain heat
Through friction the atmosphere breaks up debris
Through friction the atmosphere breaks up debris
25% of the atmosphere is oxygen
25% of the atmosphere is oxygen
1% of the atmosphere is argon
1% of the atmosphere is argon
The ozone is mainly in the stratosphere, while also being slightly in the troposphere.
The ozone is mainly in the stratosphere, while also being slightly in the troposphere.
chlorofluorocarbons are mainly responsible for creating a hole in the ozone which accumulates in the south pole.
chlorofluorocarbons are mainly responsible for creating a hole in the ozone which accumulates in the south pole.
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Convection is vertical
Convection is vertical
Advection is side to side (ex, air moving across surface)
Advection is side to side (ex, air moving across surface)
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Match the following that adds energy to the environment.
Match the following that adds energy to the environment.
Match the following that pulls energy away from the environment.
Match the following that pulls energy away from the environment.
Which answer pull energy from the environment.
Which answer pull energy from the environment.
Which answer adds energy to the enviroment.
Which answer adds energy to the enviroment.
What % of the suns energy never makes it to earth
What % of the suns energy never makes it to earth
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Match the following when the earth receives energy from the sun.
Match the following when the earth receives energy from the sun.
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The stratosphere, although higher than the troposphere, gets warmer due to the ozone layer
The stratosphere, although higher than the troposphere, gets warmer due to the ozone layer
On average the the troposphere gets colder by about 6.5* per 1000m in elevation.
On average the the troposphere gets colder by about 6.5* per 1000m in elevation.
The mesosphere cools to about which degree range (negative)
The mesosphere cools to about which degree range (negative)
The temperature range for the thermosphere is (positive)
The temperature range for the thermosphere is (positive)
ELR stands for
ELR stands for
ELR describes
ELR describes
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50% of earth is covered by clouds
50% of earth is covered by clouds
Coldest nights are the clearest nights
Coldest nights are the clearest nights
Soil heats up how many times faster than water
Soil heats up how many times faster than water
Maritime climates have more variation in weather than continental climates
Maritime climates have more variation in weather than continental climates
Cities are warmer than urban areas
Cities are warmer than urban areas
In cities longwave radiation is not blocked making the city cooler.
In cities longwave radiation is not blocked making the city cooler.
More dense air moves to less dense air
More dense air moves to less dense air
warmer air moves to cooler air
warmer air moves to cooler air
Air pressure is measured in
Air pressure is measured in
Average sea level pressure is
Average sea level pressure is
above 1013.2mb is deemed high air pressure
above 1013.2mb is deemed high air pressure
Line of equal pressure is called a isobar line
Line of equal pressure is called a isobar line
Pressure gradient force is the difference in pressure between 2 locations
Pressure gradient force is the difference in pressure between 2 locations
Geostrophic wind is when pressure gradient and coriolis is balanced
Geostrophic wind is when pressure gradient and coriolis is balanced
when friction is a factor, coriolis is less of a factor
when friction is a factor, coriolis is less of a factor
(N hemisphere) PG+Coriolis+friction=
(N hemisphere) PG+Coriolis+friction=
In the northern hemisphere high pressure air turn counter-clockwise
In the northern hemisphere high pressure air turn counter-clockwise
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The subtropical jet stream is 30N-30S
The subtropical jet stream is 30N-30S
Local winds have little connection to global winds
Local winds have little connection to global winds
land sea breeze
land sea breeze
Top of mountains get hotter during day, while valley is cooler, opposite is true during night.
Top of mountains get hotter during day, while valley is cooler, opposite is true during night.
In a downslope wind, the windward side is the side...
In a downslope wind, the windward side is the side...
in a downslope wind the leeward side is
in a downslope wind the leeward side is
Another word for the leeward side is..
Another word for the leeward side is..
Monsoonal wind is NOT seasonal
Monsoonal wind is NOT seasonal
Katabatic means winds coming from glaciers
Katabatic means winds coming from glaciers
monsoonal winds are very dry when the itcz is south and opposite when north
monsoonal winds are very dry when the itcz is south and opposite when north
Monsoonal environments are dry during the winter and very wet during the summer
Monsoonal environments are dry during the winter and very wet during the summer
