Electrical Energy
What is a closed path that electrical energy travels called?
A circuit
What happens to the temperature as summer approaches?
Temperature Increases
Name the major source of energy that drives the water cycle.
the sun
Give an example of weather.
(any description that includes the temperature, humidity, precipitation, etc at a specific time and in a specific place)
What are two types of energy that electrical energy can produce?
Light Energy and Thermal Energy
How does the length of daylight change from winter to summer?
More daylight
What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid water?
condensation
What factors affect climate?
Distance from the equator, elevation, landforms, and bodies of water.
Describe how a simple circuit works
Closed path with a wire connected to power source and a bulb
What are the four moon phases we discussed in class?
new moon, full moon, first quarter, last quarter (or third quarter)
How does water move on the surface of the Earth?
precipitation collects on the Earth's surface and runoff moves it from higher areas into lakes, oceans, and rivers
What is the difference between weather and climate?
weather is daily and climate is over a long period of time
What materials are needed to create a circuit that produces light?
Bulb, power source (battery), wires
Why does the moon look like it changes shape?
As the moon orbits Earth, sunlight hits it from different angles, causing it to appear to change shape
What is precipitation and what forms does it come in?
Precipitation is water falling from clouds. It can fall as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
How can climate affect the types of plants that grow in an area?
The climate will tell you how much precipitation are common in that area and different plants need different amounts of water to survive
Explain how electrical energy can create thermal energy using an example from everyday life.
Various Answers: Must include electrical energy source making heat (thermal energy)
How does the tilt of the Earth affect the seasons?
The tilt causes different amounts of direct and indirect sunlight that the Earth receives; the angle of the sunlight and amount of day light hours
What role does the Sun play in the water cycle?
It supplies the energy for the water cycle
Why is it important to understand the difference between weather and climate?
Weather helps with daily activities and climate helps to see patterns in a given location over time.