Unit 1 (7th Block) Earth's Spheres, Cycles, & Systems

Front

What happens when solar energy hits clouds in Earth's atmosphere?

Back

It can be reflected or absorbed.

Front

What is the process by which fossil fuels are burned and CO2 is released back into the atmosphere?

Back

Combustion.

Front

During vaporization, water changes from a _________ to a __________.

Back

Liquid to gas.

Front

What are formed when water vapor condenses?

Back

Clouds.

Front

What would happen if the Sun is removed from the water cycle?

Back

The water cycle would no longer occur because the Sun provides the energy for evaporation and transpiration.

Front

Define the water cycle.

Back

The continuous process by which water moves from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back, involving evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

Front

What is evaporation?

Back

The process by which liquid water is transformed into water vapor.

Front

What role do clouds play in the water cycle?

Back

Clouds are formed from condensed water vapor and are essential for precipitation.

Front

What is condensation?

Back

The process by which water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

Front

Explain the term 'transpiration'.

Back

The process by which water is absorbed by plants and released as water vapor into the atmosphere.