Circulation of Earth's Air and Water

Front

What is the energy source for the water cycle?

Back

The Sun

Front

What is the water cycle?

Back

The movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth.

Front

Which stage does liquid water from the ocean turn into water vapor?

Back

evaporation

Front

What causes differences in air pressure around the Earth?

Back

unequal heating of the Earth

Front

What causes wind to blow?

Back

Differences in air temperature and pressure

Front

The curving of air to the right in the Northern hemisphere is caused by ________ and is called the _________ effect.

Back

Earth's rotation, Coriolis

Front

Which statement best describes the movement of wind?
Options:
- Wind moves faster when there is greater pressure differences.
- Wind moves faster when there is a lower pressure difference.
- Wind moves slower when there is lower pressure differences.
- Wind moves slower when there is a greater pressure difference.

Back

Wind moves faster when there is greater pressure differences.

Front

Wind always blows from an area of ________ to an area of _____ pressure.

Back

high , low

Front

What concept describes how warm air and cool air circulate to keep the temperature stable in the atmosphere?

Back

convection

Front

Cool air creates areas of _____________

Back

high pressure, high density