Ch 7 Science Test

Front

The solar energy that reaches Earth's surface is called?

Back

Insolation

Front

Every two to seven years a change in weather conditions known as a(n) _________ causes heavy rains and storms in North and South America?

Back

El Nino

Front

A(n) __________ that forms over a warm area of water will be warm and humid.

Back

air mass

Front

a(n) ___________ measures atmospheric pressure.

Back

barometer

Front

A(n) _________ is a constant movement of ocean water.

Back

current

Front

A rotating funnel-shaped cloud with high winds is a(n) __________.

Back

tornado

Front

The condition of the atmosphere at a specific time and place is the _________.

Back

weather

Front

A kind of storm that includes high winds and snow is a(n) __________.

Back

blizzard

Front

A tool used to show the weather in a specific area is a(n) ___________.

Back

weather map

Front

Uneven heating of Earth causes

Back

global winds