Mrs. Allison's Science 2016-2017

Radiation is the transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves. It is the transfer of energy through space, The source is mainly the sun, but can also be microwaves. Convection is the transfer of heat by the flow of a heated material. It usually occurs in gases and liquids. Conduction is the transfer of heat through contact. It usually occurs through solids.

Where we live in the U.S., the Prevailing Westerlies are responsible for much of the movement of weather. The doldrums are a windless zone near the equator. Steady winds between the equator and 30 degrees north or south are known as the trade winds. The air currents that blow near the North and South Poles are the Polar Easterlies.

Vocabulary for the unit should be defined in the student's notes. (book chapter 4 is on google classroom) atmosphere troposphere hydrosphere ozone layer ultraviolet light  chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) conduction convection radiation condensation coriolis effect jet stream land breeze sea breeze Student's have a foldable on the atmosphere as notes to study as well as a powerpoint presentation printed on paper. This  is a great site for information and a good study tool.