8G0 chapter 16 review

What phenomenon does the diagram illustrate?

The Sun's energy is completely blocked by Earth's atmosphere. (True or false)

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

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

The Sun's energy passes through the atmosphere without warming it significantly. (True or false)

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

What is the wind labeled X?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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