Describe the water cycle
Movement of water between earth's atmosphere: precipitation, condensation, evaporation, transpiration, infiltration etc.
Wind in the northern hemisphere deflects to the right and in the southern hemisphere to the left. What causes this motion?
Coriolis effect, or rotation of earth
What causes air pressure?
Force of pressure exerted by all air molecules over a section of earth's surface.
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather short term conditions, climate long term over many years in an area.
What are 3 things you should do tp prepare for severe weather?
remain indoors, weather radio, candles, emergency supplies, water, food, protect windows, evacuate if necessary
How do hurricanes get their energy?
From the ocean. exchange of cool and warm air as it moves over ocean feeds the storm.
Explain the green house effect. Why is it important?
Naturally occurring where atmosphere retains heat from sun. Makes earth inhabitable.
