Earth's Atmosphere Flashcard
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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What gas makes up 78% of Earth's atmosphere?
Back
Nitrogen
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the type of heat transfer that occurs through electromagnetic waves?
Back
Radiation
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS4-2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main source of energy that drives the motion in the atmosphere and ocean?
Back
The sun
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which planet's atmosphere is most suitable for human colonization: 16% Nitrogen, 83% Oxygen, 1% Other; 82% Nitrogen, 11% Oxygen, 7% Other; or 76% Nitrogen, 23% Oxygen, 1% Other?
Back
Planet C: 76% Nitrogen, 23% Oxygen, 1% Other
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What form of heat transfer is primarily responsible for weather changes in the troposphere?
Back
Convection
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs?
Back
Troposphere
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the term for the movement of air caused by differences in temperature and pressure?
Back
Wind
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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