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what is transpiration?
Evaporation of water into the atmosphere from the leaves and stems of plants.
According to the chart, what percentage of energy came from renewable resources?
7
Some research has shown that the burning of fossil fuels contributes to an effect called global warming, which scientists believe is changing the chemical makeup of Earth’s atmosphere. Use of which invention would help lower this effect?
A electric car
Harnessing the energy of sunlight
solar
The picture shows a pan of water being heated over an open flame. Which numbered part of the picture represents the way that energy from the Earth's surface heats the air directly above it?
2
what is condensation?
Process where gas in the air (water vapor) changes into liquid and forms clouds.
Energy companies often produce electricity from a variety of sources. Using which resource would improve air quality the MOST?
wind
An increase in greenhouse gases, which are believed to cause global warming, is due to a change in which occurrence?
carbon cycle
Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?
coal
During the day when the hot air rises over the land and blows the beach flag toward the land, you are experiencing:
sea breeze
what is precipitation?
Liquid or solid water that falls to earth's surface-rain,sleet,snow,and hail.
Using fossil fuels wisely and avoiding waste is an example of
conservation
Burning fossil fuels adds _________________ to the atmosphere.
greenhouse gases
Which of the following is a sustainable resource?
water
During the evening when hot air rises over the water and blows the beach flag toward the water, you are experiencing a:
land breeze
what is runoff and collection?
Water runs off then collects into rivers,lakes oceans and groundwater.
Of these research projects, which is the BEST choice for a student who is interested in environmental issues to study?
making cars run on less fuel
Organic matter from plants and animals
boimass
Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?
oil
What are the characteristics of maritime polar air masses?
cold and humid
what is salt water?
Water that contains salt and other dissolve minerals.
Which type of drinking container BEST conserves natural resources?
A glass bottle
Producing energy by splitting atoms
nuclear
The circle graph shows the relative proportions of components of Earth's atmosphere. Which element is represented by gas
oxygen
What type of air fuels thunderstorms and tornadoes?
warm and moist