Tectonic Plates
What do you call the region where two tectonic plates slide past eat other, usually resulting in an Earthquake
Transformation Boundary/Fault
These gasses trap sunlight and heat within the atmosphere of Earth
Greenhouse gasses (would accept Carbon Dioxide)
This term describes the movement of ocean currents depending on their weight and temperature
Thermohaline Circulation
This term describes how reflective an object is. Objects with low ____ have low reflectivity
Albedo
The 23.5 degree tilt of Earth creates _______
Seasons
A Seismograph measures the strength of Earthquakes. Earthquakes are measured on a scale from ____ to ____
1-10
As the concentration of Carbon Dioxide increases in the atmosphere, global temperatures _____ (increase, decrease, stay the same)
Increase
Ocean Currents in the Southern Hemisphere move ______ (Clockwise, counterclockwise, towards the ocean floor, towards the surface)
Counterclockwise
Which of the following will reflect the most sunlight back into space
A. White bed sheet. B. Green winter jacket. C. A yellow post it note. D. A red marker
A. White bed sheet
Earth is currently rotating at a tilt of _____ degrees
23.5
This is the region where two tectonic plates move towards each other, it usually results in a mountain
Convergent Zone
This layer of gas in the atmosphere protects us from harmful UV rays from the sun, but is protective layer is in danger of being damaged further
The Ozone Layer
Lighter
Name one way that we could reduce heat islands. Be as specific as possible
Plant Trees/parks. Use water features more, use high albedo construction material, my discretion
Using resources at a rate in which they can be replaced and never run dry is the definition of ____.
Sustainability
This creates islands in the middle of tectonic plates through heating from the Mantle
Hot Spots
Cars, Factories, farming, combustion engines, generators
Melting ice caps make the water around antarctica ____. (More Salty, Less Salty, More Acidic, More Basic)
Less Salty
This is the reason why Dallas has a higher average temperature than Forney Texas
Urban Heat Islands, Heat Islands
Which region of the world gets the most sunlight?
The Equator
Name the State that was created as a result of Magma pushing through an Oceanic Plate
Hawaii
Provide one example of a greenhouse gas?
Carbon Dioxide, Mathande, Nitrous Oxide, HFCs
"Thermo" in Thermohaline refers to what?
Temperature
Which of the following would have the highest average temperatures
Philadelphia, Pa.... A suburb outside of Philadelphia.... a farm outside of Philadelphia.... the forest 40 miles outside of the city
Philadelphia, PA
The amount of energy required to change the temperature of a substance by one degree celsius
Specific Heat/ Specific Heat Capacity