engery water and earth's processes

Electromagenetic Radaitaon

Electromagnetic radiation refers to waves of electromagnetic fields that propagate through space and can transfer energy. This includes various forms such as visible light, radio waves, and infrared radiation.

Frequency

is the number of oscillations or cycles of a wave that occur in a given time period, typically expressed in hertz (Hz). It determines the energy and type of electromagnetic radiation.

Radiation

engery in the form of waves

Photosynthesis

is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy, using carbon dioxide and water to produce glucose and oxygen.

Validity

being logically or factually correct

Acid Rain

A type of precipitation that contains elevated levels of sulfuric and nitric acids, resulting from atmospheric pollution. It can harm ecosystems, buildings, and water sources.

Polarity

an uneven distrian electrial charge

Cohesion

water sticking to itself

Adhesion

water molecules sticking to non water molecules

Hydrolysis

A chemical reaction in which a chemical compound is broken down by reaction with water

Oxidation

A chemical process involving the loss of electrons

Mechanical Weathering

the process of breaking rocks and minerals into smaller pieces without changing their chemcial compostition

Chemical Weathering

the breakdown of rocks through chemical reactions that change their mineral compostion prouding new minerals

Erosion

geological process where soil, rock, and sediments are worn away and turns ported by natural froces like water, wind, ice, or gravity

Glacial Abrasion

A primary process of glacial erosion where rock fragments embedded in the base of a moving glacier scrape, grind, and polish the underlying bedrock

Frost wedging

A type of physical weathering caused by the expansion of water as it freezes inside rock fractures

Reliability

The consistency, dependability, and stability of a measure, product, or system in performing its intended function without failure over time