Energy & Earth's Atmosphere Unit Review

2. In the lowest layer of the atmosphere, ___ decreases as altitude increases.
6. Excess carbon dioxide and other gases impact the energy budget, creating a ___ ___.
7. Meteors or "shooting stars" burn up in this layer of the atmosphere.
8. All Earth's processes are the result of energy that is derived from the ___ and Earth's hot interior.
11. Fusion inside the Sun & stars is an example of ___ energy.
12. Melting ice cream is an example of ___ energy.
13. Moisture in the air is called ___.
16. Convection & ___ from Earth's surface transfer thermal energy. This energy powers the global circulation of the atmosphere and oceans on our planet.
17. All weather happens at this layer of the atmosphere.
18. Lightning is an example of ___ energy.
21. This is the hottest layer of the atmosphere.

1. Earth's ___ ___ refers to the tracking of how much energy is flowing into and out of Earth's climate, where the energy is going, and if the energy coming in balances with the energy going out.
3. Air ___ decreases as altitude increases.
4. Naturally occurring ___ is found in the atmosphere and helps shield Earth from ultraviolet radiation.
5. Earth receives only a very small portion of the sun's energy, yet this energy is responsible for powering the motion of the ___, the oceans, and many processes at Earth's surface.
9. The element ___ makes up the largest proportion of air.
10. A moving car is an example of ___ energy.
14. The ozone layer is located in this layer of the atmosphere.
15. Earth's surface is heated unequally. The equator gets more heat than the ___.
16. Radio waves, infrared radiation, and visible light are examples of electromagnetic or ___ energy.
19. Warm air or water rising coupled with cooler air or water descending forms a cyclic rising/falling pattern called ___.
20. Food people eat is an example of ___ energy.