8.10A Practice

Front

What causes the major patterns of movement of air and water on Earth?

Back

Uneven heating and the rotation of Earth.

Front

What is the primary source of thermal energy that heats the Earth's atmosphere?

Back

The Sun.

Front

What is the process called when water changes from a liquid to a gas?

Back

Evaporation.

Front

What phenomenon occurs due to the land heating and cooling more quickly than water?

Back

Sea and land breezes.

Front

What stage of the water cycle leads to the formation of clouds?

Back

Condensation.

Front

What is the term for the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth?

Back

The water cycle.

Front

What is the effect of the Earth's rotation on wind patterns?

Back

It causes the Coriolis effect, which influences wind direction.

Front

What is the difference between evaporation and transpiration in the water cycle?

Back

Evaporation is the process of water turning into vapor from surfaces, while transpiration is the release of water vapor from plants.

Front

How does the Sun's energy affect weather patterns on Earth?

Back

It drives the water cycle and influences temperature, pressure, and wind patterns.

Front

What is the role of condensation in the water cycle?

Back

It is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid, forming clouds.