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Radio waves travel long distances by bouncing off electrically charged particles in the ___________.

ionosphere

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

radiation

A narrow band of winds located near the top of the troposphere is a(n) _________.

jet stream

___________ are steady winds that flow from east to west between 30 degree North latitude and 30 degree South latitude.

Trade winds

What is the wind labeled X?

westerlies

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

particulate matter

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

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

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

What phenomenon does the diagram illustrate?

Coriolis effect

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

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

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

land breeze

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

wind