Weathering & Erosion
What is an example of a landfrom created through depostion of sediment?
River delta, beach, sandbar, sand dunes, moraine
What is a spaghetti model used to predict?
Possible paths that a hurricane may take
The water cycle describes the movement of water through the air, land, oceans, and ______________ .
Living things
What is a large body of air that has uniform characteristics?
Air mass
What are three examples of precipitation?
Rain, snow, hail, sleet
What is the difference between a stalagmite and a stalactite?
Stalagmites on the floor, stalactites on the ceiling
Where is the Ring of Fire located?
Around the Pacific Ocean
Which process is the first stage of the water cycle?
There is no first stage
What is a rain shadow?
The far side of a mountain range that receives little moisture
What is an atmosphere?
The layer of gas surrounding a planet
Besides water and wind, what is another thing that causes erosion?
Ice or gravity
Natural hazards can be categorized as either surface, interior, or _______________ hazards.
Atmospheric
What is the difference between condensation and evaporation?
Condensation = gas to liquid;
evaporation = liquid to gas
Why is weather prediction given as a probability?
Weather is very complex, has many factors, and can change quickly
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather describes current atmospheric conditions; climate is the average conditions of an area over a long time
What is the difference between weathering and erosion?
weathering breaks down rock, erosion moves sediment
What are three examples of natural hazards that can be difficult to predict?
Floods, mudslides, tornadoes, earthquakes
What occurs during the process of transpiration?
Plants lose water vapor through their leaves
What do the symbols used to show a cold front and a warm front on a weather map look like?
Warm front: red lines, round semi-circles
Cold front: blue lines, triangles
Describe how clouds form.
Water vapor in the air cools and condenses to form clouds
How are solution caves formed?
Acidic water dissolves minerals in the soil leaving an underground opening
Why are volcanic eruptions easier to predict than earthquakes?
Volcanoes have warning signs like increased temperatures and seismic activity (earthquakes)
What are the two forces that move the water through the water cycle?
The sun's energy, gravity
How do ocean currents affect the weather?
Warm currents bring warm air and humidity
Cold currents bring cold, dry air
What are five examples of atmospheric conditions?
Temperature, clouds, precipitation, humidity, wind speed/direction, air pressure, air quality, visibility