Water Cycle
Which phase does the sun cause liquid water to become water vapor?
Evaporation
The United States needs to be tilted ___________ the sun for it to be summer.
Towards
Weather or Climate: Cleveland, Ohio has had cold winters since 1912.
Climate
Who was too sick to fight at the Battle of the Alamo?
James Bowie
What are the three phases of the water cycle?
Evaporation, condensation, and precipitation
What would happen if the Earth was not tilted on it's axis?
There would be no change of seasons
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Climate is over a long period of time while weather is over a short period of time.
What is the definition of a Skirmish?
a small battle
What's an example of condensation in the water cycle?
Clouds forming
It is going to be a New moon tonight, can I go walking on a trail without a flashlight? Why or why not?
No because the moon will not be visible.
Weather or climate: There are changes that occur in an area between different seasons.
Weather
Who was the president when Texas annexed into the United States?
James K. Polk
What happens when rain reaches the surface?
It turns into surface water and flows into a body of water
If there is a full moon tonight, how long will it be till the next full moon?
About 30 days
What is the minimum amount of years that is required in order to accurately predict climate?
30 years
How many different presidents did Texas have as a Republic?
Daily Double: Name a few
4: David G. Burnet, Sam Houston, Mirabeau B. Lamar, and Anson Jones
What is the stage of the water cycle that involves trees/plants?
Transpiration
There is a first quarter moon tonight, how long will it be till it is a new moon?
3 weeks
A researcher studying fossils would collect data over how many years?
A 1,000 year period
What was the name of the city that Santa Anna ordered his troops to massacre defenseless prisoners?
Goliad