The Atmosphere
What is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth called?
The atmosphere
What is the average weather in a particular area over a long period of time?
Climate
What is revolution?
the spinning of the Earth
or
the movement of the Earth around the Sun
The movement of the Earth around the Sun
What is the study of the Earth's landscapes, environments, and the relationships between people and environments?
Geography
What is the daily state of the atmosphere called?
Weather
What gas do plants take in from the air to help them grow?
Carbon dioxide
Name the climate zone characterized by very low temperatures and little precipitation?
Polar region
How long does it take the Earth to complete one rotation on its axis?
24 hours or 1 day
Name a factor that affects regional climates.
Elevation
or
Closeness to water
or
Latitude
What tool is used to measure temperature?
Thermometer
What phenomenon occurs whenair rises and cools, leading to cloud formation?
Condensation
What type of climate is typically found near the Equator?
Tropical climate
What causes the seasons on Earth?
The tilt of the Earth's axis
What is the term for a dry area that receives very little rainfall?
Desert
Does a barometer measure air pressure or humidity?
Air pressure
What is the main cause of weather changes on Earth?
The uneven heating of the Earth's surface
What is the term for the long-term change in the Earth's climate, often caused by human activity?
Climate change
What is the term for the imaginary line, that the Earth spins around?
the axis
What MAJOR landform can affect weather patterns by blocking wind?
Mountains
What type of precipitation falls as ice pellets?
Sleet or hail
What is the protective layer of oxygen at the outside edge of the atmosphere?
The ozone layer
What do we call the phenomenon where ocean temperatures affect global weather patterns?
El Nino
What movement of the Earth leads to day and night?
Rotation
What type of climate region is Nebraska?
Temperate
What type of storm is characterized by strong winds and heavy rain, often forming over warm ocean waters?
Hurricane