Earth Science
Earth Science Spheres
What is hydrosphere, biosphere, geosphere and atmosphere?
Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic, Indian
What are the main oceans?
From High to Low
Where does wind blow?
Clockwise and Counterclockwise
What way do winds blow around a High and Low?
Ocean currents making pattern
What are gyres?
Earth Science Branches
What are geology, oceanography, meteorology, astronomy?
Sonar, Submersible, Satellite
What are 3 ways to study ocean?
Differences in air pressure due to unequal heating
What is wind?
High to Low pressure
What way do winds blow?
Martime and Continental
Where air masses are formed?
Scientific method
What is the process of gathering facts through observation and hypothesis?
Balance temperatures
What do ocean currents do?
Right
Which direction does coriolis effect deflect in N. Hemisphere?
to balance earth's temperature
What is the job of global winds?
Blue Triangles
What is a cold front symbol?
Equal Evaporation & Precipitation
How does the water cycle stay balanced?
Amount of salt dissolved
What is salinity?
Pressure differences, friction, coriolis effect
What are factors that control the wind?
Prevailing westerlies
What is located at 30-60 degrees N latitude, from west, not constant and brings our weather?
Red semi circles
What is a warm front symbol?
What are the steps of the water cycle?
Evaporation & Precipitation
What factors impact salinity?
huge, circular moving current systems
What are gyres?
Dew Point
What is the temperature air needs to be cooled to reach saturation?
Relative Humidity
What is the amount of water vapor in the air compared to what it can hold?