Geosystem

Radiation

Transfer of energy through space by electromagnetic waves
Conduction

the transfer of heat between two parts of a stationarysystem, caused by a temperature difference betweenthe parts.
Convection

the transfer of heat by the circulation or movementof the heated parts of a liquid or gas
Temperature

measure of average kinetic energy of the atom or molecule
Heat

The total kinetic energy of all the particles of a substance
What are the names of the four major layers of the atmosphere?

1. Troposphere , 2. Stratosphere 3. Mesosphere 4. Thermosphere
What causes aurora ? and on what layer of the atmosphere do they occur?

Auroras are caused by the bombardment of solar electrons on oxygen and nitrogen atoms, They are on the Thermosphere
Isolation

Incoming solar radiation

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Geosystem

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2010-10-27T02:00:20Z

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