Index Card (Part4) 11/20/2024

Front

What is the solid part of Earth called?

Back

Geosphere

Front

What are jet streams?

Back

High-altitude, fast-moving air currents that influence weather and climate.

Front

What is the term for wind that blows from the sea to the land?

Back

Sea breeze

Front

What is the term for wind that blows from the land to the sea?

Back

Land breeze

Front

What are steady winds that flow from east to west between 30°N latitude and 30°S latitude called?

Back

Trade winds

Front

What is the layer of gases surrounding Earth?

Back

Atmosphere

Front

What is the term for the part of Earth where living organisms exist?

Back

Biosphere

Front

What is the difference between a sea breeze and a land breeze?

Back

A sea breeze blows from the sea to the land, while a land breeze blows from the land to the sea.

Front

What is the role of jet streams in weather patterns?

Back

They influence weather and climate by affecting the movement of air masses.

Front

What are the main components of the geosphere?

Back

Rocks, minerals, and landforms.