The Earth System Chapter 4 Flashcard

Front

If you climbed a mountain, what would you expect the temperature to do?

Back

decrease (get colder)

Front

Where is most of Earth's water located?

Back

Oceans

Front

Where is most of Earth's freshwater located? Options: Oceans, Lakes, Glaciers and Ice Caps, Groundwater

Back

Glaciers and Ice Caps

Front

When a liquid turns into a gas

Back

Evaporation

Front

What is the opposite of condensation?

Back

evaporation

Front

Why does precipitation (rain) occur?

Back

The droplets are too heavy for the clouds to hold.

Front

What can affect the movement of water vapor in the atmosphere? Options: rain and snow, Wind and mountains, planets and the sun, plants and animals

Back

Wind and mountains

Front

Fill in the blank: When wind blows toward a mountain, the mountain can direct the wind 1. _________. This moves water vapor 2. ________ in the atmosphere.

Back

1. Up 2. higher

Front

In the atmosphere, is the air warmer higher up?

Back

False

Front

Which side of the mountain will get more rain?

Back

The left side: water is condensing and precipitating (raining) before it gets to the other side.