Solar Energy, Convection and Topographic Maps

Front

What do contour lines that are farther apart represent?

Back

Gentle slope

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What is the source of the thermal energy that heats our planet’s atmosphere?

Back

The Sun

Front

How does a model demonstrate a limitation when predicting the path of a hurricane?

Back

Models cannot account for how every factor may suddenly change.

Front

What is one effect of the uneven heating of Earth caused by the Sun?

Back

Generation of wind

Front

What are the curved lines on a topographic map called?

Back

Contour lines

Front

What is solar energy?

Back

Energy from the Sun that can be converted into thermal or electrical energy.

Front

What is convection?

Back

The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

Front

How do contour lines indicate elevation on a topographic map?

Back

Contour lines connect points of equal elevation, showing the shape of the terrain.

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 a topographic map?

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A map that uses contour lines to represent the three-dimensional features of the terrain.