Rising currents of warm air transfer to Earth through space by __________.

A mixture of dust, acids, and other chemicals that can be hazardous to human health is called __________.

The Sun's infrared energy is absorbed by greenhouse gases. (True or false)

The Sun's energy A)is completely absorbed by the atmosphere. B)is completely reflected by the atmosphere. C)is in the form of latent heat. D)is transferred to the atmosphere after warming Earth.

Which is the primary cause of the global wind patterns on Earth? A)ice cap melting B)uneven heating C)weather changing D)waves breaking

Which type of energy is emitted from Earth to the atmosphere? A)UV radiation B)visible radiation C)infrared radiation D)aurora borealis

A wind that blows from the land to the sea due to local temperature and pressure differences is called a ___________.

The movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure is called __________.

In the diagram, which transfers thermal energy in the same way the Sun's energy is transferred to Earth? A)the boiling water B)the burner flame C)the hot handle D)the rising steam

Which does not affect global wind belts? A)air pressure B)land breezes C)the Coriolis effect D)the Sun

What is the wind labeled X?

This diagram represents the atmosphere's A)air masses. B)global wind belts. C)inversions. D)particulate motion.

Air pressure is greatest A)at a mountain base. B)on a mountain top. C)in the stratosphere. D)in the ionosphere