STUDY GUIDE finals for SCIENCE

Question 1

Where does the energy for the water cycle to take place come from?

Answer 1

The Sun

Question 2

How does the land and the ocean absorb heat differently?

Answer 2

land absorbs and loses heat faster, while water heats and cools slower.

Question 3

Order of layers of atmosphere.
(there are 5)

Answer 3

troposphere
stratosphere
mesosphere
thermosphere
exosphere

Question 4

What is the greenhouse effect?

Answer 4

The atmosphere keeps gases which causes heat in the Earth that can create global warming.

Question 5

What weather comes from a cold front?

Answer 5

thunderstorms, tornadoes, strong winds, and heavy rain.

Question 6

How do temperature differences between the equator and the poles generate global wind patterns?

Answer 6

warm air rises at the equator and cold air goes to the poles.

Question 7

Which atmosphere has the ozone layer that protects us from UV rays?

Answer 7

Stratosphere

Question 8

What is the main contributor to the greenhouse effect?

Answer 8

Carbon Dioxide