Energy
The energy stored in an object due to its position is known as this type of energy.
Potential Energy
Which land ecosystem is treeless and is home to polar bears and penguins?
tundra
The process by which water evaporates from the Earth's surface and returns as precipitation is known as this
Hydrologic cycle or Water cycle
Large-scale movements of water within the oceans are known as
Ocean Current
The condition of Earths atmosphere at a certain time or place
Weather
Which type of energy is converted into potential energy when you lift an object?
Kinetic Energy
This is a large system of animals, plants, and organisms that live together.
an ecosystem
What is the name for the process by which water from the ocean is lifted into the atmosphere as vapor?
evaporation
What is Salinity ?
The amount of salt concentration in an area
A rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground is known as this.
Tornado
A roller coaster is at the top of the track. What kind of energy does it have?
Potential
What term is used to describe the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can support?
Carrying capacity
The process by which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere is called this.
transpiration
Where is the coldest ocean water found?
Near the North and South Poles
An electrical discharge that happens between a positively charged area and a negatively charged area.
Lightning
What is the unit of measurement for energy?
Joules
Where can we find a tropical rainforest?
the equator
Underground storage area of water (Water in Memphis comes from here)
aquifer
What kind of current moves on the West coast of the U.S. (warm or cold)?
cold current
A tropical low pressure system with winds blowing at 119 km/h or more.
hurricane
Potential energy + Kinetic energy =
Mechanical Energy
Where freshwater flows into the ocean
Estuary
This is the area of land that is drained by a river system.
watershed
The Gulf Stream is an example of this type of ocean current. (Surface or Deep)
Surface Current
What happens to a hurricane's strength as it moves over land?
loses strength