NGSS Earth Science

Front

A substance that pollutes something, especially water or the atmosphere is called

Back

pollutant

Front

Liquid water changing slowly into a gas and rising into the atmosphere is called

Back

evaporation

Front

Shifting pieces of the Earth's crust are called

Back

tectonic plates

Front

What is the amount of water vapor in the air called?

Back

Humidity

Front

Which is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen

Front

Which measures air pressure? Thermometer, Accelerometer, Barometer, Anemometer

Back

Barometer

Front

Only about how much of available water on Earth is fresh water?

Back

1%

Front

What is the source of energy for the water cycle? Options: gravity, transpiration, the oceans, the sun

Back

the sun

Front

A local wind that blows from an ocean or lake is

Back

sea breeze

Front

Reflection of light by dust particles and gases in the atmosphere is

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scattering