Tropical Cyclones, Hurricanes, Typhoon
Where are hurricanes formed?
Atlantic or northeast Pacific ocean
Which natural impact blocks the sun with ash or dirt?
Volcanic eruptions and meteor impacts
Define watershed
All the land that drains into a specific body of water
Define dead zone
An area in which oxygen has been depleted due to algae overgrowth
Harmful or beneficial? Over fishing
Harmful
Where are Tropical Cyclones formed?
South Pacific and Indian ocean.
Is green house gases hurtful or good?
Both, it is used to keep heat in the atmosphere but to much can overheat the earth
Define run off
Water that flows over the land without sinking into the ground
Define over fishing
Too many fish are removed before they can re populate
Harmful or beneficial? over watering the lawn
harmful
Where does a Typhoon form?
The northwest Pacific ocean.
Hpw many main types of natural impact are there?
4
Define aquifer
A rock layer that stores ground water and allows it to flow
Define Energy poverty
not having electricity
Harmful or beneficial? Recycling
Beneficial
What is a tropical cyclone?
A rotating storm system with a low pressure center and strong winds.
What can happen if current stop or slow?
The temperature can drastically change.
Define spring
Where the water table reaches the surface of the ground
Define renewable energy
Things like trees, winds, sun. things that can be replenished
Harmful or beneficial?low flush toilets
Beneficial
Is a hurricane, tropical cyclone and Typhoon the same thing?
Yes, it just depends where they form.
* generates dust/ash
* decreases temp and blocks light
Volcanic eruptions and meteor impacts
Define water table
A boundary below ground that is saturated with water
Define efficiency
doing something fast and correctly
Harmful or beneficial? Motor oil being dumped
harmful