5th Earth Competition

Front

What is the climate like on Earth compared to Mars?

Back

Earth's climate is warmer than Mars.

Front

What is the term for the amount of moisture in the air?

Back

Humidity

Front

What is the process called that moves small pieces of Earth's surface to another location?

Back

Erosion

Front

How does freezing water affect rocks?

Back

Freezing water expands cracks and breaks rocks.

Front

What describes temperature patterns along the Equator?

Back

Temperatures along the equator are consistently warm all year long.

Front

What is the closest planet to the sun?

Back

Mercury

Front

What is the main reason Earth can support life?

Back

Earth has a suitable atmosphere and temperature.

Front

What is the difference between weather and climate?

Back

Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather.

Front

What are the two main types of weathering?

Back

Physical weathering and chemical weathering.

Front

What is the water cycle?

Back

The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.