Weather 1
When a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass it is called a
Warm front
A severe rainstorm with lightning, which could lead to hail and tornadoes is called a
Thunderstorm
The scientific study of the water on earth is
Hydrology
What is a nonrenewable resource
Cannot be replaced quickly
What does deforestation mean
Cut down trees
The average weather conditions in a place over a long period of time is the area’s
Climate
A very violent wind storm formed on land is called
Tornado
When the weather stays the same for a long period of time its means there is a _____ front in the area
Stationary front
What is a renewable resource
Can be replaced quickly
What is pollution
People put trash, chemicals, waste, and smoke into the environment
When there is a lack of rain or snow over a long period of time a _____ is occurring in that area.
Drought
The study of the weather and atmosphere is called
Meteorology
The scientific study of the environment is
Ecology
Global warming is…
Air pollution is causing the ozone layer to thin, letting in more sunlight, warming the Earth
The three major types of pollution on Earth are
Land, water, air
A very violent storm of water and wind formed over the ocean is called
Hurricane
The short term or daily state of the atmosphere that changes all the time and must be predicted is the
Weather
The scientific study of the earth is
Geology
What is geothermal energy
Using Earth’s internal heat to make electricity
______ is when unwanted gases, chemicals, and particles enter the atmosphere
Air pollution
A severe winter storm is often referred to as a
blizzard
When a cold air mass replaces a warm air mass it is called a
Cold front
The scientific study of life is called
Biology
Everything humans do, use, or make comes from
Nature
______ is when unwanted trash, chemicals, and particles enter the water sources
Water pollution