Weather/climate Flashcard

Front

Cold air moves in ______________ direction.

Back

Downward

Front

Water evaporating from the surface of a lake moves from the _________________________.

Back

Hydrosphere to the atmosphere

Front

Solar energy is more concentrated at Earth's _______, which results in higher temperatures and longer days.

Back

equator

Front

The average yearly rainfall in Hawaii is 78 inches. This is an example of __________.

Back

Climate

Front

Water is the main substance of the __________.

Back

Hydrosphere

Front

The layer of gases surrounding Earth is called the __________.

Back

Atmosphere

Front

The long-term average of weather conditions in a specific area is known as __________.

Back

Climate

Front

The process by which water vapor turns into liquid water is called __________.

Back

Condensation

Front

The movement of air caused by differences in temperature and pressure is known as __________.

Back

Wind

Front

The __________ is the part of Earth where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

Back

Biosphere