Environmental Sciences

5. The sun sends energy to Earth in a few different ways, rays of __________ _____ radiation are one of these that you can’t see or feel. Fortunately, the Earth’s atmosphere protects us from them.
8. Sea level in the coastal region around Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, has risen about 7.6 centimeters since the early 1980s. This is an example of:
9. The ______ layer in the stratosphere occurs naturally and forms a protective barrier that prevents ultraviolet sunlight radiation from the sun from reaching the Earth's surface.
10. _______ consist of solid material either suspended or dissolved in the water.

1. ____ ________ is the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of a specific substance by 1 degree Celsius. water has a very high ____ ________, which means it requires a lot of heat or energy to change temperature compared to many other substances.
2. __________________ are nontoxic, nonflammable chemicals containing atoms of carbon, chlorine, and fluorine. They are used in the manufacture of aerosol sprays, blowing agents for foams and packing materials, as solvents, and as refrigerants.
3. Is the process by which air is circulated through, mixed with or dissolved in a liquid or substance.
4. Phenomena that lead the sea ice in the Arctic Ocean around the North Pole to melt faster with the warmer temperatures.
6. _____ ________ occurs when harmful substances pollute bodies of water, degrading water quality and rendering it toxic to humans or the environment.
7. The term ______ refers to anything associated with or occurring on the bottom of a body of water.