Energy
Earth in Space
Earth Systems
Cloud Types
Climate Zones
100

Name the six forms of energy.

sound, heat/thermal, light, mechanical, chemical, and electrical

100
A galaxy consists of _______, ________, and _______.

gas, dust and stars

100

The _______ is a continuous process in which water moves from Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back again.

water cycle

100

Name the cloud types we discussed.

Cirrus, Cumulus, Cumulonimbus, and Stratus

100

Higher elevations have ________ air pressure because there is less air above them pushing down.

lower

200

Sound travels in _________________

waves

200

Earth _______ on its axis once every _____ hours.

rotates, 24

200

The atmosphere cools down the water vapor (gas) and changes it back to a liquid.

condensation 

200

Which cloud type is fluffy, white and shaped like cotton balls?

Cumulus

200

This climate zone gets direct sunlight all year long cause the temperatures in these areas to be warm all year long. 

A. Polar zone  B. Temperate Zone  C. Tropical Zone

Tropical Zone

300

Objects rubbing together produces _________ energy.

heat

300

The Moon's appearance changes during its orbit around Earth. These changes are called ____________.

moon phases

300
Which type of precipitation forms when rain travels through a freezing layer of air as it travels to the surface of Earth.

sleet

300

Which cloud type is high in the sky and is made of ice?

Cirrus

300

This climate zone does not get direct sunlight at any time during the year causing temperatures in these areas to be cold all year long.

A. Polar zone  B. Temperate Zone  C. Tropical Zone

Polar Zone

400

Batteries contain _____ energy that is changed into electrical energy when it is part of a complete circuit.

chemical

400

A space object made of rock, ice, dust, and gas that revolves around the Sun and has a tail when it gets close to the Sun.

Comet

400

The sun's energy changes water from a liquid to a gas.

evaporation

400

Which cloud type can cover the whole sky (like a blanket)?

Stratus

400

The amount of direct sunlight changes throughout the year in this climate zone because of the tilt of the earth on its axis and its revolution around the sun.

A. Polar Zone  B. Temperate Zone  C. Tropical Zone

Temperate Zone

500

Mechanical energy is the energy that an object has because of its ___________ or its position.

motion

500

A large object in space that is made of gas and produces its own light.

star

500

_______ is the weight of the air pushing down.

Air pressure

500

Which cloud type is dark, puffy, and tall storm clouds that are dark grey?

Cumulonimbus

500

Which environment has a rainy season, generally warm summers and cold winters, and is found between forests and deserts?

A. Tundra   B. Desert   C. Grassland   D. Swamp

E. Tropical Rainforest

Grassland

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