MIX 1
The time it takes for Earth to revolve around the sun AND the name of the event
365ish days, a year
97% of the Earth's water is non-consumable, why?
too salty
A city facing the sun is most likely experiencing
daylight
the time it takes Earth to rotate on it's axis AND the name of this event
This will happen after excessive rain if underground aquifers fill
flooding
This type of rock allows water to readily flow through it
impermeable
What phenomenon occurs as a result of Earth's rotation?
day and night
what effect does recycling have on natural resources
decreases demand, preserve, etc
when warm and cool air fronts converge, the weather will most likely be
stormy
The time of year when Earth is closest to the sun
Winter Solstice - late December, early January
"T" in the identifier "mT" specifies an air mass traveling from a _________ region
marine or water
Where are non-renewable resources TYPICALLY found?
under the surface of the Earth
Cool water currents are ____ ______ than warm water currents, therefore they _____.
less dense, sink (are deeper)
this occurs as a result of Earth revolving around the sun
seasons
"c" in the identifier "cP" specifies an air mass originates from a __________ region
continental or land
This determines the layer of the atmosphere
temperature
The movement of pieces of rock or organic material from one place to another
erosion
name two natural disasters that cities located away from tectonic plates would be less likely to experience
volcanos and earthquakes
deforestation can lead to the build up of ________ _____ which will lead to eventual climate change
greenhouse gases
The fact that only coastal areas are near the ocean is a disadvantage of ________ energy
tidal
Where are renewable resources TYPICALLY found
above the Earth's surface
How can car exhaust cause water pollution.
acid rain
when the earth and sun are aligned, but the moon is at a 90 degree angle, there is the smallest difference in high and low tide. This is referred to as _____
neap tide
cities closer to polar areas will experience ______ days in the _______ and ________ days in the _______.
longer days in summer, shorter days in winter
Low biodiversity will have what effect on an ecosystem, name two things
makes it prone to disease and has less genetic variation