Why does the thermosphere have the highest temperature of all the atmosphere layers
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The thermosphere is the first layer of the atmosphere where there are enough heavier molecules (oxygen) to absorb a significant anount of the Sun's radiation. Below the thermosphere, much of the heat is dissipated by convective currents. Although technically "hot", the gas in the thermosphere is so thin that it can pass little heat to other molecules, and loss of heat by radiation would still cool objects in this part of the atmosphere. the sun's radiation strikes it first
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In what way does ocean water move globally
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Along cold water currents from the poles to the equator.
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In boiling water water molecules move apart and escape in the form of water vapor The process is called
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evaporation
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What weather system might be occurring if the pressure gradient decreases and fish harvests in Peru are weaker than normal
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An el niño may be occurring if the pressure gradient decreases
and fish harvests in Peru are weaker than normal.
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What force acts against capillary action as water moves through the ground
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Gravity
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What causes a valley breeze
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The sides of the valley heating more quickly than the air around
it
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Which ocean zone is most habitable
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The epipelagic ocean zone is most habitable.
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Why would a civilization choose to live near a river that regularly floods
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The alluvial silt that covers the land during flooding increases
its fertility. This is in addition to the ready supply of fresh
water required for any large societal group.
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Do young rivers Carry large objects
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yeah
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For a wave with a height of 10 feet and wavelength of 20 feet what is the wave base
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The wave base (the depth at which water moves) would be about 10
feet, or 1/2 the wavelength.
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Match the type of river to its best description. A. Mature rivers b. Young rivers c. Old rivers
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A. travel sowly
B travel fast
C. travel very slowly
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What is the difference of the causes between a sea breeze and a land breeze
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The only difference - is the direction of flow. A sea breeze
blows from the sea onto the land. A land breeze flows in the
opposite direction.
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For the same insolation order these regions from highest absorption to lowest.
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Why does the thermosphere have the highest temperature of all the atmosphere layers
The thermosphere is the first layer of the atmosphere where there are enough heavier molecules (oxygen) to absorb a significant anount of the Sun's radiation. Below the thermosphere, much of the heat is dissipated by convective currents. Although technically "hot", the gas in the thermosphere is so thin that it can pass little heat to other molecules, and loss of heat by radiation would still cool objects in this part of the atmosphere. the sun's radiation strikes it first
In what way does ocean water move globally
Along cold water currents from the poles to the equator.
In boiling water water molecules move apart and escape in the form of water vapor The process is called
evaporation
What weather system might be occurring if the pressure gradient decreases and fish harvests in Peru are weaker than normal
An el niño may be occurring if the pressure gradient decreases
and fish harvests in Peru are weaker than normal.
What force acts against capillary action as water moves through the ground
Gravity
What causes a valley breeze
The sides of the valley heating more quickly than the air around
it
Which ocean zone is most habitable
The epipelagic ocean zone is most habitable.
Why would a civilization choose to live near a river that regularly floods
The alluvial silt that covers the land during flooding increases
its fertility. This is in addition to the ready supply of fresh
water required for any large societal group.
Do young rivers Carry large objects
yeah
For a wave with a height of 10 feet and wavelength of 20 feet what is the wave base
The wave base (the depth at which water moves) would be about 10
feet, or 1/2 the wavelength.
Match the type of river to its best description. A. Mature rivers b. Young rivers c. Old rivers
A. travel sowly
B travel fast
C. travel very slowly
What is the difference of the causes between a sea breeze and a land breeze
The only difference - is the direction of flow. A sea breeze
blows from the sea onto the land. A land breeze flows in the
opposite direction.
For the same insolation order these regions from highest absorption to lowest.