metamorphic rocks
metamorphic rock with grains arranged in parallel layers are said to be
foiliated
What two words make up the word Smog
Smoke and Fog
At what angle is the Earth tilted on?
23.5
T or F the sky looks blue because of scattering
true
What is the area called where air masses meet?
fronts
Like marble _____ comes in a variety of colors including grey black red and purple
Slate
Trur or False burning of fossil fuels can't cause smog and acid rain
False
On which date will the Northern Hemisphere experience the greatest amount of sun light?
June 21
on the Fahrenheit scale the freezing point of water is?
32
Warm air masses that form in the Tropics
Tropical Fronts
Heat and pressure deep beneath Earth's surface can change any rock into a(n)
Metamorphic Rock
What is rain that contains more acid than normal
acid rain
Who on Earth can see a lunar eclipse?
Anyone
we see different colors in visible light because each color has a different____?
Wave Length
How many different types of air masses influence weather in North America
4
What is the main use of metamorphic rocks
building and sculptures
the brown haze that develops in sunny cities
photochemical smog
How large is the moon compared to the Earth?
1/4
This is the total energy of motion in the particles of a substance?
Thrermal Energy
cyclones spiral in what direction (Northern Hemisphere)
counter clock wise
what does metamorphic mean
changes form
what are harmful substances in the air water or soil
pollutants
What is the darker part of an eclipse shadow called?
umbra
Feeling the warmth of the sun on your face is_______?
Radiation
In the continental United States what forces commonly move?
prevailing Westerlies and Jet Streams