Earth`s Structure notes 5/26/15 • Crust
... • Mantle- 80 % 0f the volume of the earth. – Upper mantle is rigid, below is the asthenosphere which is a plastic like layer on which the tectonic plates float. – There is a huge difference in temperature between the outer mantle and the inner mantle. – This difference in temperature sets up a conve ...
... • Mantle- 80 % 0f the volume of the earth. – Upper mantle is rigid, below is the asthenosphere which is a plastic like layer on which the tectonic plates float. – There is a huge difference in temperature between the outer mantle and the inner mantle. – This difference in temperature sets up a conve ...
Weather Merit Badge
... Exosphere (up to 6,200 miles) Source: NOAA National Weather Service Jetstream ...
... Exosphere (up to 6,200 miles) Source: NOAA National Weather Service Jetstream ...
weather-conduction-convection
... – Where does solar radiation come from? – What happens to solar radiation when it enters Earth’s atmosphere? – How does the Earth naturally keep from overheating? ...
... – Where does solar radiation come from? – What happens to solar radiation when it enters Earth’s atmosphere? – How does the Earth naturally keep from overheating? ...
Meteorologist_applicationassignment
... All gases are undergo thousands of collisions and are in constant motion with other gases or surrounding surfaces everday. The distance before a gas molecule collides with another gas molecule is referred to as its mean free path. This results in atmospheric pressure exerted on all surfaces surrou ...
... All gases are undergo thousands of collisions and are in constant motion with other gases or surrounding surfaces everday. The distance before a gas molecule collides with another gas molecule is referred to as its mean free path. This results in atmospheric pressure exerted on all surfaces surrou ...
Ch. 3 Dynamic Earth
... the objects are placed in direct physical contact Convection – The transfer of heat by air currents ...
... the objects are placed in direct physical contact Convection – The transfer of heat by air currents ...
1) What is the theory of plate tectonics? a. The lithosphere (top layer
... What forces create currents and layers in the atmosphere? a. Unequal heating of surface air causes warm air to rise and cool air to fall. This creates convection currents in the troposphere (lower layer ...
... What forces create currents and layers in the atmosphere? a. Unequal heating of surface air causes warm air to rise and cool air to fall. This creates convection currents in the troposphere (lower layer ...
Atmosphere and Weather Unit notes
... -Humidify and dry the planet. -Control the wind speed and direction. -Part of the water and carbon cycle -Phytoplankton in ocean produces half the oxygen -Releases aerosols (small particles) that influence cloud cover, fall as rain, and absorbing carbon. ...
... -Humidify and dry the planet. -Control the wind speed and direction. -Part of the water and carbon cycle -Phytoplankton in ocean produces half the oxygen -Releases aerosols (small particles) that influence cloud cover, fall as rain, and absorbing carbon. ...
What is meteorology? The ________________ of ___________
... Precipitation: is any ______ of _________ that _______ from a ____________. When it comes to ______________________ atmospheric processes, _____________________ is the most ______________________ ______________ in the __________________ ...
... Precipitation: is any ______ of _________ that _______ from a ____________. When it comes to ______________________ atmospheric processes, _____________________ is the most ______________________ ______________ in the __________________ ...
Our Changing Planet
... climatic regions over time. About 300 million years ago, in the Carboniferous period, Britain was near the equator and tropical forests grew there. These later decayed to form coal deposits. By the Permian period, Britain had moved further north and had a desert climate. Most of the rocks deposited ...
... climatic regions over time. About 300 million years ago, in the Carboniferous period, Britain was near the equator and tropical forests grew there. These later decayed to form coal deposits. By the Permian period, Britain had moved further north and had a desert climate. Most of the rocks deposited ...
Meteorology
... Weather is constantly changing, and it refers to the state of the atmosphere at any given time and place. Climate, however, is based on observations of weather that have been collected over many years. Climate helps describe a place or region. ...
... Weather is constantly changing, and it refers to the state of the atmosphere at any given time and place. Climate, however, is based on observations of weather that have been collected over many years. Climate helps describe a place or region. ...
Energy: Warming the earth and Atmosphere
... virtually no IR radiation from its lower atmosphere. (No atmospheric greenhouse effect.) The earth’s surface air temperature would be quite low, and small amounts of water found on the planet would be in the form of ice. ...
... virtually no IR radiation from its lower atmosphere. (No atmospheric greenhouse effect.) The earth’s surface air temperature would be quite low, and small amounts of water found on the planet would be in the form of ice. ...
Slideshow Review for Midterm
... Where is: 1. Erosion 2. Deposition 3. Fastest velocity 4. Slowest Velocity 5. Where will most sediments be deposited, Why ...
... Where is: 1. Erosion 2. Deposition 3. Fastest velocity 4. Slowest Velocity 5. Where will most sediments be deposited, Why ...
Geology unit test project
... The first layer of the atmosphere , closest to earth, is the troposphere. The troposphere contains all weather and life. The second layer is the stratosphere. The stratosphere contains the ozone layer, that protects us from the suns UV rays. Some jets fly here to avoid bad weather. The Next layer i ...
... The first layer of the atmosphere , closest to earth, is the troposphere. The troposphere contains all weather and life. The second layer is the stratosphere. The stratosphere contains the ozone layer, that protects us from the suns UV rays. Some jets fly here to avoid bad weather. The Next layer i ...
Wind
... Factors that affect Atmospheric Pressure Water Vapor The more water vapor in the air, the lower the air pressure. Air with a lot of water vapor weights less than dry air. Thus moist air exerts less pressure. Atmospheric Weight (Atomic mass unit) Nitrogen= 14 Oxygen=16+16+32 ...
... Factors that affect Atmospheric Pressure Water Vapor The more water vapor in the air, the lower the air pressure. Air with a lot of water vapor weights less than dry air. Thus moist air exerts less pressure. Atmospheric Weight (Atomic mass unit) Nitrogen= 14 Oxygen=16+16+32 ...
Part C 11. cyanobacteria 12. condensation 13. crust 14. sun 15. core
... determine their ages. They can also “read” the layers of sedimentary rocks, which are like the pages of a book. Rocks are a permanent record of fossils of organisms that lived in the past. Fossils are preserved traces or remains of plants and animals. The types of organisms found in an area reflect ...
... determine their ages. They can also “read” the layers of sedimentary rocks, which are like the pages of a book. Rocks are a permanent record of fossils of organisms that lived in the past. Fossils are preserved traces or remains of plants and animals. The types of organisms found in an area reflect ...
Chapter 1 Planet Earth
... surrounds a planet, such as Earth. Nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases are all parts of this mixture. ...
... surrounds a planet, such as Earth. Nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases are all parts of this mixture. ...
OZONE LAYER DEPLETION
... • The ozone layer is a layer in Earth's atmosphere which contains relatively high concentrations of ozone (O3). • This layer absorbs 97–99% of the Sun's high frequency ultraviolet light, which potentially damages the life forms on Earth. • It is mainly located in the lower portion of the stratospher ...
... • The ozone layer is a layer in Earth's atmosphere which contains relatively high concentrations of ozone (O3). • This layer absorbs 97–99% of the Sun's high frequency ultraviolet light, which potentially damages the life forms on Earth. • It is mainly located in the lower portion of the stratospher ...
Chemical elements
... what is a star? (ball of hot gas of H, He) process which generates sun’s energy (fusion) core shrinks and heats up, but outer layers expand star transforms into red giant our sun takes about 10 billion years to do this (5 billion more to go!) core keeps contracting – gets denser and hotter – more nu ...
... what is a star? (ball of hot gas of H, He) process which generates sun’s energy (fusion) core shrinks and heats up, but outer layers expand star transforms into red giant our sun takes about 10 billion years to do this (5 billion more to go!) core keeps contracting – gets denser and hotter – more nu ...
Biogeochemical assessments
... 7. How has the CO2 concentration changed over time? a. no change b. it decreased c. it increased d. it cannot be determined 8. What process is responsible for the change in question 7? a. photosynthesis b. nitrogen fixation c. oxidation d. reduction 9. Which reservoir on Earth contains the most carb ...
... 7. How has the CO2 concentration changed over time? a. no change b. it decreased c. it increased d. it cannot be determined 8. What process is responsible for the change in question 7? a. photosynthesis b. nitrogen fixation c. oxidation d. reduction 9. Which reservoir on Earth contains the most carb ...
Global Climate - Cloudfront.net
... 1. Earth forms- photosynthetic cyanobacteriaoxygen levels rise- ozone layer forms- eukaryotesfishies- amphibians- pangaea- coal forming swampsreptiles- largest mass extinction in earth’s historymammals ...
... 1. Earth forms- photosynthetic cyanobacteriaoxygen levels rise- ozone layer forms- eukaryotesfishies- amphibians- pangaea- coal forming swampsreptiles- largest mass extinction in earth’s historymammals ...
notes for meteorofe - pams
... Climate: The average weather of a particular part of the world at different times of the year. Atmosphere: The layer of gases surrounding Earth; composed mainly of nitrogen and oxygen. Importance of the Atmosphere Keeps planet warm (Greenhouse effect) Provides oxygen to breathe (makes respiratio ...
... Climate: The average weather of a particular part of the world at different times of the year. Atmosphere: The layer of gases surrounding Earth; composed mainly of nitrogen and oxygen. Importance of the Atmosphere Keeps planet warm (Greenhouse effect) Provides oxygen to breathe (makes respiratio ...
Atmosphere of Earth
The atmosphere of Earth is the layer of gases surrounding the planet Earth that is retained by Earth's gravity. The atmosphere protects life on Earth by absorbing ultraviolet solar radiation, warming the surface through heat retention (greenhouse effect), and reducing temperature extremes between day and night (the diurnal temperature variation).The common name air is given to the atmospheric gases used in breathing and photosynthesis. By volume, dry air contains 78.09% nitrogen, 20.95% oxygen, 0.93% argon, 0.039% carbon dioxide, and small amounts of other gases. Air also contains a variable amount of water vapor, on average around 1% at sea level, and 0.4% over the entire atmosphere. Air content and atmospheric pressure vary at different layers, and air suitable for the survival of terrestrial plants and terrestrial animals is found only in Earth's troposphere and artificial atmospheres.The atmosphere has a mass of about 5.15×1018 kg, three quarters of which is within about 11 km (6.8 mi; 36,000 ft) of the surface. The atmosphere becomes thinner and thinner with increasing altitude, with no definite boundary between the atmosphere and outer space. The Kármán line, at 100 km (62 mi), or 1.57% of Earth's radius, is often used as the border between the atmosphere and outer space. Atmospheric effects become noticeable during atmospheric reentry of spacecraft at an altitude of around 120 km (75 mi). Several layers can be distinguished in the atmosphere, based on characteristics such as temperature and composition.The study of Earth's atmosphere and its processes is called atmospheric science (aerology). Early pioneers in the field include Léon Teisserenc de Bort and Richard Assmann.