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Universe Origins
Earth Systems
Energy
Space Technology
Severe Weather
100
theory that the universe has been expanding rapidly since its beginning
What is the Big Bang Theory?
100
the "sphere" with nitrogen and oxygen
What is the atmosphere?
100
energy formed using earth's temperature
What is geothermal energy?
100
an object that revolves around a larger object
What is a satellite?
100
the most intense part of a hurricane
What is the eye-wall?
200
theory that the universe is the same as it has always been
What is the Steady State Theory?
200
the "sphere" with living organisms
What is the biosphere?
200
machine with blades used to crank a motor, etc.
What is a turbine?
200
a type of space probe designed for landing on the surface of a moon/planet
What is a lander?
200
rating system used to classify tornados according to strength, wind speed, damage, etc.
What is the Fujita Scale?
300
belief that a higher being created the universe
What is creationism?
300
sphere with oceans/lakes/rivers/ponds/etc.
What is the hydrosphere?
300
energy that is collected using a photovoltaic cell
What is solar energy?
300
machinery that sends signals
What is a transmitter?
300
rating system used to classify the strength of hurricanes
What is the Saffir-Simpson Scale?
400
a large cloud of interstellar gas and dust
What is a nebula?
400
a climate within a climate
What is a microclimate?
400
a thin wafer of phosphorous and silicon-enriched material used to converting sunlight into electricity
What is a photovoltaic cell?
400
collects, amplifies, and resends signals to other devices
What is a transponder?
400
extremely powerful thunderstorms with intense updrafts
What is a super-cell?
500
the beginning state for stars, solar systems, and galaxies
What is a nebula?
500
wind system flowing from 30 degrees north AND south toward the equator
What are the tradewinds?
500
process that gives the sun most of its energy
What is fusion?
500
method of studying geology, geography, and surface features of a distant place by using a satellite
What is remote sensing?
500
a violent, damaging thunderstorm wind that is concentrated in a local area
What is a downburst?