Heat Transfer in Earth's Atmosphere

Grade 1245 min

Learning Objective

I can explain how the electromagnetic spectrum interacts with Earth's atmosphere and affects weather patterns.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

Energy Transfer In The Earth's Atmosphere

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Practice

14 min

12 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œDescribe how the sun's radiation contributes to the formation of fog in the atmosphere, including the processes of heat transfer involved. Explain how convection currents, influenced by the sun's radiation, can affect local weather patterns. Include details about the role of air density in your explanation. ”

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