WEATHER
Winds close to the surface of the water start to spiral inward making a hook (counter-clockwise)
the average weather of a particular part of the world at a different times of the year
CLIMATE
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soil moves to different places
EROSION
what are the 3 main parts of the water cycle?
precipitation, condensation, evaporation
Violent, rotating columns of air
TORNADO
What lines do climate zones follow?
LINES OF LATITUDE
Which layer is the closest to earth?
breaks down larger rocks into smaller ones
T/F: THE WATER CYCLE HS NO BEGINNING OR END
TRUE
Thunderstorm
where are the hottest zones found?
NEAR THE EQUATOR
which layer is the farthest from earth?
EXOSPHERE
what is W&E caused by?
WIND, ICE, GRAVITY, WATER.
What is the source of energy for the water cycle?
the Sun
People have trouble seeing 1/4 of a mile in front of them
which climate can you find the United States?
TEMPERATE
list the layers of earth from closest to earth to farthest from earth.
how does energy from the sun affect the cycling of water?
evaporation of water & melting of snow and ice
What is weather and climate influenced by?
THE SUN
which layer contains ozone?
STRATOSPHERE
a steady stream of water flows from a faucet into a tray holding sand and gravel. The water forms a channel by eroding some of the sand and gravel. How can we increase the amount of sand/gravel being eroded?
INCREASE THE TILT OF THE TRAY
how does the force of gravity affect the cycling of water?
surface runoff and precipitation