Unit 5

Front

What is the air that surrounds the Earth made of?

Back

The atmosphere is made of a mixture of gases.

Front

What is the general pattern of weather in an area over a long period of time?

Back

Climate is the general pattern of weather in an area over 30 years or more.

Front

How do the sun and the ocean interact to form a cumulonimbus cloud?

Back

Heat from the sun warms the ocean, causing water to evaporate. The water vapor then condenses to form a cumulonimbus cloud.

Front

What is the process of water changing from a liquid to water vapor by adding heat?

Back

Evaporation is the process of water changing from a liquid to water vapor.

Front

What does it mean to interact?

Back

To interact means to act in such a way so as to have an effect on something else.

Front

What is the term for the mixture of gases surrounding the Earth?

Back

Atmosphere.

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns over decades.

Front

What is the process called when water vapor turns back into liquid water?

Back

Condensation is the process when water vapor turns back into liquid water.

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

Front

What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

Back

The sun provides heat that causes evaporation of water from oceans, lakes, and rivers.