Midterm Review: Energy and Earth Basics

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Imaginary lines that circle the earth parallel to the equator are...

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latitude lines

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The map show the lines of longitude.

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Which letter would you find at 15^oS, 60^oW?

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L

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What is the latitude and longitude of H?

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60°N, 120°E

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What water cycle process causes the clouds seen in this image?

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condensation

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What is it called when plants give off water vapor as a waste product?

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transpiration

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What is the energy source that drives the water cycle?

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The sun

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The movement caused within a fluid by the tendency of hotter and therefore less dense material to rise, and colder, denser material to sink under the influence of gravity, which consequently results in transfer of heat.

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Convection

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A group of friends gather around a fire to stay warm. Which type of energy transfer is this the best example of?

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radiation

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The handle of a metal spoon warms up when it is placed in a bowl of hot soup because of ________.

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conduction