Weather and Water Inv 5 Test 2022

Front

What is the tilt angle of the Earth?

Back

23.5 degrees

Front

What is convection?

Back

Convection is the process where hot liquid expands, becomes less dense, and rises.

Front

What season occurs when the Earth is tilted away from the Sun?

Back

Winter

Front

What is the average distance between the Earth and the Sun?

Back

150 million km

Front

Which heat lamp will heat a penny more: one at 30 degrees or one at 90 degrees?

Back

The penny under the 90 degree lamp will get hottest.

Front

What is the definition of density?

Back

Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume.

Front

What is the role of the Sun in the water cycle?

Back

The Sun provides energy for evaporation, which is a key process in the water cycle.

Front

What is the difference between conduction and convection?

Back

Conduction is heat transfer through direct contact, while convection is heat transfer through the movement of fluids.

Front

What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

Back

Air pressure decreases as altitude increases.

Front

What is the water cycle?

Back

The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.