Unit 2 Science

Front

What heats the surface of the ocean water and causes it to evaporate?

Back

The sun.

Front

What is the process called when water vapor in the atmosphere cools and forms clouds?

Back

Condensation.

Front

What do clouds produce that returns to the ocean?

Back

Precipitation.

Front

What are buried remains of ancient plants and animals that we use as fuel called?

Back

Fossil fuels.

Front

What is a resource that is used up faster than it can be replaced?

Back

Nonrenewable resource.

Front

What is a resource that can be replaced nearly as fast as it is used?

Back

Renewable resource.

Front

What causes the cycle of day and night on Earth?

Back

The rotation of Earth on its axis.

Front

What is the term for the movement of Earth around the sun?

Back

Revolution.

Front

What are the two main types of energy resources?

Back

Renewable and nonrenewable resources.

Front

What is an example of a renewable resource?

Back

Solar energy.