Ch. 2 Lesson 1 Flashcard Review

Front

Indicate whether the statement is true (T) or false (F). Earth's atmosphere has more nitrogen than oxygen in it.

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True

Front

Indicate whether the statement is true (T) or false (F). The sun remains directly overhead in areas outside the tropics.

Back

False

Front

Indicate whether the statement is true (T) or false (F). Movements of air are called winds.

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True

Front

Indicate whether the statement is true (T) or false (F). Rain generally falls on the side of the mountain facing the ocean.

Back

True

Front

Indicate whether the statement is true (T) or false (F). Earth has five basic climate zones.

Back

True

Front

What is the source of all energy on Earth? Options: the wind, the sun, Earth’s coal, Earth’s oxygen

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the sun

Front

What causes the seasons to change on Earth? Options: the North and South Poles, Earth’s distance from the sun, the wind currents, the Earth’s tilt as it revolves around the sun

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the Earth’s tilt as it revolves around the sun

Front

How many layers make up the inside of Earth? Options: two, three, four, five

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three

Front

What is the correct term for Earth’s completion of one full trip around the sun?

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revolution

Front

What term describes the increase in the average temperature of Earth’s atmosphere?

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global warming