Layers of the Atmosphere
... 20. The ______________ on Earth helps to regulate the temperature range of Earth’s atmosphere. 21. Heat trapped in the atmosphere causes the _________________ effect. ...
... 20. The ______________ on Earth helps to regulate the temperature range of Earth’s atmosphere. 21. Heat trapped in the atmosphere causes the _________________ effect. ...
Chapter 27 – The Planets and the Solar System
... 2. Axis tilted about the same as earth’s giving it ____________. However they are 2 times as long 3. Very thin atmosphere (1% of Earth’s) mostly ________ 4. Has ice caps – thought to be _________covered by frozen ____________ 5. Spacecraft have photographed and landed on Mars surface 6. Largest know ...
... 2. Axis tilted about the same as earth’s giving it ____________. However they are 2 times as long 3. Very thin atmosphere (1% of Earth’s) mostly ________ 4. Has ice caps – thought to be _________covered by frozen ____________ 5. Spacecraft have photographed and landed on Mars surface 6. Largest know ...
EARTH`S CYCLES Our planet is constantly changing. Natural cycles
... Earth gets all its energy from the Sun and loses energy into space If more energy is lost into space than is received from the Sun, the planet gets cooler. If it loses less energy than it receives, the planet will warm up. Have you noticed that it is often cooler when there are clouds in the sky? So ...
... Earth gets all its energy from the Sun and loses energy into space If more energy is lost into space than is received from the Sun, the planet gets cooler. If it loses less energy than it receives, the planet will warm up. Have you noticed that it is often cooler when there are clouds in the sky? So ...
small rocky planets
... • Jupiter is the largest and most massive planet: it’s diameter is 11 times bigger than that of the Earth’s. Overall, Jupiter is about 318 times the size of Earth. Jupiter is composed almost entirely of hydrogen and helium. • Because Jupiter rotates so quickly, it’s clouds form belts (low-lying, rel ...
... • Jupiter is the largest and most massive planet: it’s diameter is 11 times bigger than that of the Earth’s. Overall, Jupiter is about 318 times the size of Earth. Jupiter is composed almost entirely of hydrogen and helium. • Because Jupiter rotates so quickly, it’s clouds form belts (low-lying, rel ...
The Solar System
... Mostly Silicates and Iron High Density: (rock & metal) Earth, Venus, & Mars have atmospheres ...
... Mostly Silicates and Iron High Density: (rock & metal) Earth, Venus, & Mars have atmospheres ...
Chapter 12 Atmosphere Review - OG
... 5. Steady east – west winds that flow towards the equator 6. Winds that blow from west to east between 30 and 60 degrees 7. Cold winds that blow from east to west near the poles 8. Narrow bands of high winds near the top of the troposphere ...
... 5. Steady east – west winds that flow towards the equator 6. Winds that blow from west to east between 30 and 60 degrees 7. Cold winds that blow from east to west near the poles 8. Narrow bands of high winds near the top of the troposphere ...
PowerPoint - Chandra X
... Chandra Science Highlights VENUS: The second planet closest to the sun in our solar system. Chandra’s unique capabilities provided astronomers with their first look at Venus in X-ray light. The image shows a half crescent due to the relative orientation of the sun, Earth and Venus. The X-rays from V ...
... Chandra Science Highlights VENUS: The second planet closest to the sun in our solar system. Chandra’s unique capabilities provided astronomers with their first look at Venus in X-ray light. The image shows a half crescent due to the relative orientation of the sun, Earth and Venus. The X-rays from V ...
Solar System basics Inner Planets
... Ø Density is LESS THAN 1.0 meaning the entire planet could FLOAT. 7. Uranus Ø SPINS on it side. Ø Due to its spin, one side never has SUNLIGHT. Ø May have been knocked over by an IMPACT OR collision with another moon or planet. 8. Neptune Ø Blue color caused by METHANE in its atmosphere In addi ...
... Ø Density is LESS THAN 1.0 meaning the entire planet could FLOAT. 7. Uranus Ø SPINS on it side. Ø Due to its spin, one side never has SUNLIGHT. Ø May have been knocked over by an IMPACT OR collision with another moon or planet. 8. Neptune Ø Blue color caused by METHANE in its atmosphere In addi ...
Astronomy HOMEWORK Chapter 8
... 9. What is liquid metallic hydrogen? Which planets contain this substance? What [conditions produce ] this form of hydrogen? Liquid metallic hydrogen is a phase of hydrogen which conducts electricity. Only Jupiter and Saturn contain hydrogen in this form. This form of hydrogen exists only at cool or ...
... 9. What is liquid metallic hydrogen? Which planets contain this substance? What [conditions produce ] this form of hydrogen? Liquid metallic hydrogen is a phase of hydrogen which conducts electricity. Only Jupiter and Saturn contain hydrogen in this form. This form of hydrogen exists only at cool or ...
The sun
... The icy planet Uranus is a smaller version of Jupiter and not the small rocky bodies like Earth. It have faint rings and a number of moons. Uranus takes some 84 years to orbit the sun. ...
... The icy planet Uranus is a smaller version of Jupiter and not the small rocky bodies like Earth. It have faint rings and a number of moons. Uranus takes some 84 years to orbit the sun. ...
Chapter 27 – The Planets and the Solar System
... 2. Axis tilted about the same as earth’s giving it seasons. However they are 2 times as long 3. Very thin atmosphere (1% of Earth’s) mostly CO2 4. Has ice caps – thought to be water covered by frozen CO2 5. Spacecraft have photographed and landed on Mars surface 6. Largest known volcano in the solar ...
... 2. Axis tilted about the same as earth’s giving it seasons. However they are 2 times as long 3. Very thin atmosphere (1% of Earth’s) mostly CO2 4. Has ice caps – thought to be water covered by frozen CO2 5. Spacecraft have photographed and landed on Mars surface 6. Largest known volcano in the solar ...
Earth`s Atmosphere
... It is important to understand the different characteristics of the earth’s atmosphere. As you go through the following slides, challenge your partner to see who can name the correct layer in which each characteristic can be found. ...
... It is important to understand the different characteristics of the earth’s atmosphere. As you go through the following slides, challenge your partner to see who can name the correct layer in which each characteristic can be found. ...
Atmosphere Study Guide Answer Key The ozone layer protects us
... warm water heats the cold water until all the water is the same temperature and boiling. ...
... warm water heats the cold water until all the water is the same temperature and boiling. ...
Atmosphere Power Point
... moving air – Due to the Earth’s counterclockwise rotation, the Northern Hemispheres wind patterns typically blow from the west to the east – Can be either a warm or cold wind ...
... moving air – Due to the Earth’s counterclockwise rotation, the Northern Hemispheres wind patterns typically blow from the west to the east – Can be either a warm or cold wind ...
Earth`s Atmosphere
... five different layers because the atmosphere is not uniform, its properties change with altitude. Two properties change with altitude, the AIR PRESSURE and the AIR TEMPERATURE Lets look at each layer individually. ...
... five different layers because the atmosphere is not uniform, its properties change with altitude. Two properties change with altitude, the AIR PRESSURE and the AIR TEMPERATURE Lets look at each layer individually. ...
DOC - hss-1.us
... which exists from ground level to roughly 80 kilometers (50 miles) above sea level _________________ the layer of earth’s atmosphere that has a changing ratio of gas molecules with height and which exists higher than roughly 80 kilometers (50 miles) above sea level ____________________ the layer tha ...
... which exists from ground level to roughly 80 kilometers (50 miles) above sea level _________________ the layer of earth’s atmosphere that has a changing ratio of gas molecules with height and which exists higher than roughly 80 kilometers (50 miles) above sea level ____________________ the layer tha ...
Rocky planets volatiles - INAF
... – Occurs when large impacting bodies release enough energy to accelerate all atmospheric molecules surrounding the impact site to speeds above the escape ...
... – Occurs when large impacting bodies release enough energy to accelerate all atmospheric molecules surrounding the impact site to speeds above the escape ...
The volatile component of rocky planets Hydrospheres of rocky
... – Occurs when large impacting bodies release enough energy to accelerate all atmospheric molecules surrounding the impact site to speeds above the escape ...
... – Occurs when large impacting bodies release enough energy to accelerate all atmospheric molecules surrounding the impact site to speeds above the escape ...
Universe Jeopardy2011
... as it burns up in the Earth's atmosphere - a shooting star. • Meteorite - A meteoroid that survives its passage through the Earth's atmosphere and impacts the Earth's ...
... as it burns up in the Earth's atmosphere - a shooting star. • Meteorite - A meteoroid that survives its passage through the Earth's atmosphere and impacts the Earth's ...
Chapter 1 Climatic System and
... height of the tropopasue at any point is correlated with the temperature, which 16km) are in turn related to the factors of latitude, season and daily change in the surface pressure. There are marked variations in the altitude of the tropopause with latitude, from about 16km at the equator where the ...
... height of the tropopasue at any point is correlated with the temperature, which 16km) are in turn related to the factors of latitude, season and daily change in the surface pressure. There are marked variations in the altitude of the tropopause with latitude, from about 16km at the equator where the ...
energybudget Greenhouse - Hewlett
... strike surfaces. 2. Heated air rises 3. Glass traps heat inside. ...
... strike surfaces. 2. Heated air rises 3. Glass traps heat inside. ...
Chapter 1 - The Atmosphere
... About 30% of solar energy is reflected back to space (primarily by clouds). A significant amount of solar energy is also absorbed by atmospheric gases such as O3, O2, CO2, and H2O. ...
... About 30% of solar energy is reflected back to space (primarily by clouds). A significant amount of solar energy is also absorbed by atmospheric gases such as O3, O2, CO2, and H2O. ...