Ocean
Climate
Astronomy
Pollution
Stars
100
Vertical movement of cold water an nutrients up to the ocean surface from deep water
What is upwelling?
100
A rise in surface temperatures of the Pacific Ocean near the coast of Northern South America which happens every few years. This has an effect on weather in regions nearby.
What is El Nino?
100
The idea that the universe was compressed into a hot, dense state and suddenly began expanding in all directions.
What is the big Bang Theory?
100
Oil and gasoline are types of this product of pollution.
What is petroleum products?
100
10 years
How long does the typical sunspot cycle last?
200
Ocean currents that are driven by the winds.
What are surface winds?
200
Global winds in the latitudes above 60 degrees which bring cold dry air.
What is polar easterlies?
200
First stage in the life cycle of a star; a cloud of dust and gas(stars being born)
What is nebulae?
200
When water passes through the soil and rocks in the ground, many pollutants are naturally filtered out of the water. Some pollutants attach themselves to the surrounding soil. Others are eaten away by microbes found in the soil. Either way, soil and rock serve as NATURAL filtration device for the groundwater. Parks, grassy lawns, paved roads, or playgrounds with wood chips. Which would least help this natural filtration process?
What is paved roads?
200
Was a sudden rapid expansion of space itself. Is known as the beginning of our universe. Is supported by observations of cosmic background radiation.
What is the Big Bang Theory?
300
Swift, warm current in the North Atlantic ocean that moderate the climates of England and Scandanvia
What is the Gulf Stream?
300
Global winds flowing toward the equator from 30 degrees to 0 degrees that have an effect on surface current.
What are the trade winds?
300
Cool, dark areas of gas within the photosphere of the sun that are caused by strong magnetic fields.
What are sunspots?
300
Sewage from septic tanks and broken sewage systems are a common source of what type of pollution.
What is groundwater pollution?
300
Earth-->Solar System-->Milky Way Galaxy-->Universe
What describes the scope of the universe beginning with the smallest object?
400
Large, circular pattern of ocean water formed by surface currents and prevailing winds.
What is gyre?
400
A coastal climate with little temperature difference between winter and summer and generally high humidity
What is maritime climate?
400
The longest stage in the life cycle of a star. The star remains stable during this stage because the energy from hydrogen fusion is balanced with the force of gravity.
What is main sequence?
400
High levels of toxic chemicals are found in fish in the Great Lakes, but no evidence of a nearby source is evident. What type of pollution is this?
What is non-point pollution?
400
The last stage of stellar evolution following a supernova explosion for stars too massive to from a neutron star.
What is a Black Hole?
500
Density differences in ocean water caused by temperature and salinity of the water. Responsible for the Great Ocean Conveyor Belt.
What is thermohaline circulation?
500
Winds associated with temperate climate zone between 40 degrees and 60 degrees latitude.
What are the westerlies?
500
Graph showing the relationship between the surface temperature of a star and absolute magnitude of a star.
What is H-R Diagram?
500
These types of pollutants can enter a water system slowly and are not easily removed?
What are inorganic compounds?
500
The process in the sun that produces light and heat through the smashing together of hydrogen atoms.
What is fusion?
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