Question

1. explain bernoullis principle using the \go with the flow\ experiment.

(short answer)

1. what is the purpose of launching a weather balloon?

(short answer)

section 3 — diagram interpretation

1. layers of the atmosphere

prompt: list the four main layers of the atmosphere from lowest to highest.
(short answer)

1. surface pressure map

prompt: based on a typical surface pressure map, where would you expect storms—near high pressure or low pressure? explain why.
(short answer)

section 4 — heat transfer

1. which type of heat transfer warms your skin when standing in sunlight?

a. conduction
b. convection
c. radiation

1. holding an ice cube and feeling your hand get cold is an example of...

a. conduction
b. convection
c. radiation

Explanation:

• Question 18: Heat transfer by radiation occurs when energy is transferred through electromagnetic waves. Sunlight reaches the Earth (and our skin) via radiation.
• Question 19: Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact. When holding an ice cube, heat from the hand (higher temperature) transfers to the ice cube (lower temperature) through direct contact.

Answer:

1. C. Radiation
2. A. Conduction