Module 6 Stuff
The process of wearing or grinding something down by wind, water, or other natural agents
Erosion
Most of Earth's sediments are laid down by what material?
water
the study of weather
meteorology
a force exerted onto a surface by the weight of air molecules is called _____ _____________
air pressure
Norman and Sherman
Inorganic crystalline substances found naturally in the Earth
minerals
True or false: acid rain and oxygen reacting with minerals in the rock are examples of chemical weathering
True
moisture falling from the atmosphere as rain, snow, or hail
precipitation
Which of the following is NOT a physical condition that makes it difficult for people to explore the deep sea floor?
intense pressure, bright light, extreme cold, salty conditions
bright light
The step in the water cycle where water forms clouds is called ________________
condensation
the decayed remains of once-living organisms
humus
Name the 3 types of rock that make up Earth's crust
metamorphic, igneous, sedimentary
a daily or weekly status of the atmosphere is called _____________
weather
Write the 3 steps of the hydrologic (water) cycle
evaporation, condensation, precipitation
From base to summit, which mountain is taller: Mount Everest or Mauna Kea?
Mauna Kea
Plant roots extending into rocks (and breaking them) is an example of what type of weathering?
physical
Freezing water is an example of what type of weathering?
physical
the long-term overall physical conditions of a region is called _____________
climate
Which layer of the atmosphere is where airplanes fly?
stratosphere
When a stream of electrons zig-zag their way down to the ground from a cloud, this is called ______________
lightning
The most common rock type in the Grand Canyon is _____________________
sedimentary
Rust is an example of what type of weathering?
Chemical
What are the 5 properties of air that meteorologists use to predict the weather?
temperature, pressure, humidity, wind direction, wind speed
List the 5 layers of the atmosphere in order from closest to the Earth to farthest
troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere
What does SCUBA stand for?
self-contained underwater breathing apparatus