Heat Transfer in Earth's Atmosphere
Grade 12•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can explain how the electromagnetic spectrum interacts with Earth's atmosphere and affects weather patterns.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Define radiation in the context of heat transfer and provide an example from everyday life.
2. Explain how conduction occurs between two objects and give an example of this process in the atmosphere.
3. Describe the process of convection and how it contributes to weather patterns.
...and 9 more questions
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