Semester 1 Final ES chapter 7

Semester 1 Final ES chapter 7

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Science

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the reason the equator is warmer than the poles?

Back

The sun’s rays strike directly at the equator.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define weather.

Back

Weather is a set of physical conditions of the lower atmosphere, including temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, cloud cover, and other facts, in a given area over a period of hours or days.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which tree species are typical in the temperate deciduous forest?

Back

Oak, hickory, maple, poplar, and birch.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of climate?

Back

Climate is the general pattern of atmospheric conditions in a given area over periods ranging from at least three decades to thousands of years.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of forest is known for its year-round uniformly warm temperature?

Back

Tropical rainforest.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Coriolis effect?

Back

The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth, affecting wind and ocean currents.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns of temperature and precipitation.

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