6th Science Comprehensive 24-25

Front

What type of change is glacier erosion an example of?

Back

Slow change.

Front

What causes surface currents in the ocean?

Back

Wind.

Front

What is the process called when heat is transferred through direct contact?

Back

Conduction.

Front

Where does most of Earth's drinking water come from?

Back

Groundwater.

Front

What type of heat transfer occurs when a cat gets warm from a fire in a fireplace?

Back

Radiation.

Front

What is the Coriolis Effect?

Back

The Coriolis Effect is the deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.

Front

What is convection?

Back

Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

Front

What is the difference between cold and warm water in terms of density?

Back

Cold water is denser than warm water.

Front

What is groundwater?

Back

Groundwater is water that is stored underground in soil and rock layers.

Front

What is the main source of energy for surface currents in the ocean?

Back

Wind.