Zones and Energy
latitude zone that receives neither constant warmth nor extreme cold
temperate zone
The process of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation
hydrologic cycle
Water droplets falling to the earth
precipitation
The coast of this country is a barren desert because the cold Peru Current flows nearby
Chile
The sun's energy is always in motion, even after it reaches the earth's ____________.
atmosphere
latitude zone that consistently has very warm temperatures
tropics
DAILY DOUBLE
List and explain the steps in the hydrologic cycle.
The 23 1/2 degree angle on which the earth rotates
axis
Any large region where distinct populations of plants and animals are found living together
biome
Line where warm and cold air masses meet
front
Latitude zone that receives only a small amount of sunlight in winter
polar region
A sudden drop in this causes water vapor to lose energy and fall to the earth as sleet or hail
temperature
sun, planets, and smaller system bodies
solar system
The land beyond the mountains that usually remains dry because little water vapor survives the trip over the mountains
rain shadow
DAILY DOUBLE
Explain the differences between weather and climate.
an indication of the amount of thermal energy in the air
temperature
How long does water from precipitation stay on the earth's surface?
brief time
envelope of gases that surrounds the earth
atmosphere
Gradual changes in the world's climate
climate change
Event when the length of day and night are approximately equal all over the planet
equinox
These combine with the Coriolis effect to help explain the basic movement of thermal energy around the earth
wind belts
The point at which water vapor begins condensation
dew point
Event when the sun reaches its greatest angular distance from the equator
solstice
Rain, sleet, or snow resulting from contact with mountains
orographic
The influence of the earth's rotation on wind direction
Coriolis effect