Water and Wind Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Water Cycle?
A
The continuous cycle in which water goes from the ocean into the atmosphere and back.
2
Q
What is Transpiration?
A
The process where plants release water through stomata.
3
Q
What is Precipitation?
A
Any water that falls to Earth from clouds.
4
Q
What is Humidity?
A
The amount of water vapor in the air.
5
Q
What is Dew Point?
A
The temperature at which air or gas condenses.
6
Q
What are the main types of clouds based on height?
A
Stratus, Cumulus, Cumulonimbus, and Cirrus.
7
Q
What is a Barometer?
A
A device that measures air pressure.
8
Q
What is the Coriolis Effect?
A
The effect of Earth’s rotation on wind
9
Q
What is a Circulation Cell?
A
An area where wind patterns form a loop.
