Name the six forms of energy.
sound, heat/thermal, light, mechanical, chemical, and electrical
gas, dust and stars
The _______ is a continuous process in which water moves from Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back again.
water cycle
Name the cloud types we discussed.
Cirrus, Cumulus, Cumulonimbus, and Stratus
Higher elevations have ________ air pressure because there is less air above them pushing down.
lower
Sound travels in _________________
waves
Earth _______ on its axis once every _____ hours.
rotates, 24
The atmosphere cools down the water vapor (gas) and changes it back to a liquid.
condensation
Which cloud type is fluffy, white and shaped like cotton balls?
Cumulus
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
Objects rubbing together produces _________ energy.
heat
The Moon's appearance changes during its orbit around Earth. These changes are called ____________.
moon phases
sleet
Which cloud type is high in the sky and is made of ice?
Cirrus
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
Batteries contain _____ energy that is changed into electrical energy when it is part of a complete circuit.
chemical
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
The sun's energy changes water from a liquid to a gas.
evaporation
Which cloud type can cover the whole sky (like a blanket)?
Stratus
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
Mechanical energy is the energy that an object has because of its ___________ or its position.
motion
A large object in space that is made of gas and produces its own light.
star
_______ is the weight of the air pushing down.
Air pressure
Which cloud type is dark, puffy, and tall storm clouds that are dark grey?
Cumulonimbus
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