Question

section 1 — vocabulary match (multiple choice)

1. radiation is…

a. energy transfer by direct contact
b. the weight of air above an area
c. energy transfer by electromagnetic waves
d. warm air rising and cool air sinking

1. the troposphere is the layer where…

a. satellites orbit
b. weather occurs
c. the ozone layer is located
d. temperatures are the warmest in the atmosphere

1. the stratosphere contains…

a. the jet stream
b. the ozone layer
c. most clouds
d. the coldest temperatures

1. a barometer measures…

a. temperature
b. wind speed
c. air pressure
d. humidity

1. conduction is…

a. heat transfer by direct contact
b. heat transfer through waves
c. heat transfer through a fluid
d. movement of air from low to high pressure

Explanation:

1. Radiation is energy transfer by electromagnetic waves.
2. The troposphere is the layer where weather occurs.
3. The stratosphere contains the ozone layer.
4. A barometer measures air pressure.
5. Conduction is heat transfer by direct contact.

Answer:

1. C. Energy transfer by electromagnetic waves
2. B. Weather occurs
3. B. The ozone layer
4. C. Air pressure
5. A. Heat transfer by direct contact