Earth Systems
I am the current condition of
the atmosphere in your area
at any given moment.
What am I?
weather
I occur when denser fluids—such
as gases or liquids—sink
and less dense fluids rise
due to temperature differences.
What am I?
convection currents
Whether I’m a solid or liquid,
I always fall to Earth’s surface. I am
a visible part of the water cycle.
What am I?
precipitation
I love being the center of attention.
I am the driving force behind
weather and climate.
What am I?
the sun
I am like Earth’s blanket,
protecting and providing
the planet with air.
What am I?
the atmosphere
I am an area where the air
pressure has dropped more
than the surrounding areas.
What am I?
low-pressure system
I am an area where the
air pressure is higher than
the surrounding area.
What am I?
high pressure system
I am the energy that
comes from the Sun.
What am I?
solar energy
You can find my components
all over Earth. I am the “sphere”
of Earth that contains all the
solid, liquid, and gaseous H2O!
What am I?
hydrosphere
I am the name for the deflection
of winds and ocean currents
due to Earth’s rotation.
What am I?
coriollis effect
I love to form along the
coastline when warm air rises,
causing the cool ocean air to flow
onto land and create a breeze.
What am I?
sea breeze
I am a natural pattern that is
constantly moving water between the
hydrosphere and the atmosphere.
What am I?
the water cycle
I bring turbulent, inclement
weather as a result of
pressure differences.
What am I?
low pressure system
As the temperature or
air pressure changes, I move
around at different rates. I always
move from areas of high pressure
to areas of low pressure.
What am I?
wind
I am the force of air always
pushing down on Earth.
I change with the temperature.
What am I?
air pressure
Areas near the equator receive
more of me and, as a result,
have hotter climates.
What am I?
direct sunlight
I bring dry air, mild winds,
and clear skies as a result
of pressure differences.
What am I?
high pressure system
I am salty but cool, and I warm up
by constantly flowing from
Earth’s poles toward the equator.
What am I?
cold ocean current
Humans love me because
I bring warm, temperate climates
to many coastlines.
What am I?
warm ocean current
Due to the angle of Earth’s tilt,
areas near the Poles receive me and,
as a result, have colder climates.
What am I?
indirect sunlight