Planets
How many planets are in our solar system
8
What are the forces?
Tension, compression, shear, bending, and torsion
When do scientists predict all the ice caps will melt
As early as 2040
What do plants use energy for
To grow and reproduce
What surfaces have high albedo
Fresh Snow,sand , ice and some urban surfaces such as concrete
How many moons does Mercury have
0
What are the types of structures?
Frame, shell and solid
What is climate change
Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns.
What is the main part of a plant that photosynthesis usually occurs
The leaves
Why does snow have the highest albedo?
It reflects most of the light that hits it, and therefore isn't able to absorb heat as well as other objects
What is the distance between the Earth and the Sun
147.5 million km
What are 5 external forces?
gravitational force, normal force, air resistance, tension, and friction
What is the greenhouse effect
+4
What are the 4 types of biodiversity?
genetic diversity, species diversity, ecosystem diversity, and functional diversity
What is the albedo affect?
the amount of sunlight that is reflected back into space by a surface
What is the thinnest layer of the Earth called
The crust
What type of force is gravity
Internal
How much have sea levels risen in the last ten years
Roughly 1.5 inches
What is a cold white substance often found in the artic or tundra
Snow
What is albedo?
Albedo is a value between 0 and 1, or a percentage, that measures how reflective a surface is.
What is the red spot on Jupiter called
The storm
Advantages of frame structure
Inexpensive
How many years left until the effects of climate change are irreversible
12 years
Where are fossil fuels found
Underground
What is the moons albedo
0.1