Unit 2 Vocabulary Test

Front

What is the condition of the atmosphere at a place for a short period of time?

Back

Weather

Front

What is the breaking down of rock by interaction with Earth's systems called?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is the process of loosening and carrying away weathered material from one place to another?

Back

Erosion

Front

What is the Earth system that includes all the living things found on Earth?

Back

Biosphere

Front

What devices remove dirt and harmful pollutants from smoke produced by burning high-sulfur coal?

Back

Scrubbers

Front

What term describes the long-term average of weather conditions in a particular area?

Back

Climate

Front

What is the process called when sediments are dropped in a new location?

Back

Deposition

Front

What is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth called?

Back

Atmosphere

Front

What is the term for the solid part of the Earth, including rocks and soil?

Back

Geosphere

Front

What is the term for the movement of water through the Earth's systems?

Back

Water Cycle