Core Concepts #3: Climates and Ecosystems

Front

What part of the illustration shows Evaporation?

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3

Front

Which number illustrates Condensation? Options: 1, 2, 3, 4

Back

2

Front

A violently rotating column of air called a _____ when it comes in contact with the ground.

Back

tornado

Front

Rain, snow, sleet, and hail are all forms of _____

Back

precipitation

Front

What are the 3 major climate zones in order from equator to the poles?

Back

tropical, temperate, polar

Front

What is the condition of the Earth's atmosphere at a certain time and place?

Back

weather

Front

Which BEST describes why latitudes closest to the equator have warmer climates?

Back

They receive more solar energy.

Front

Which sentence best describes how latitude and temperature are related?

Back

HIGHER latitude = COLDER air temperature

Front

What is the most common precipitation? Options: sleet, freezing rain, snow, rain

Back

rain

Front

Describe the type of precipitation that occurs when falling through an atmosphere that is warm/hot.

Back

Rain