Final Investigation Review

Front

What causes heavy rainfall along the equator?

Back

Warm, moist air rises and condenses to form clouds.

Front

What is the result of differences in air pressure?

Back

Wind.

Front

What type of climate is typically found along the equator?

Back

Moist climate.

Front

What conditions does an air mass have when it forms over the Gulf of Mexico?

Back

mT: moist and warm.

Front

Why is it colder near the poles?

Back

The sun's rays hit Earth indirectly.

Front

What is the term for the movement of air from high pressure to low pressure?

Back

Wind.

Front

What is the water cycle?

Back

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

Front

What is the role of the sun in weather patterns?

Back

The sun heats the Earth unevenly, creating temperature differences that drive wind and weather.

Front

What is condensation?

Back

The process by which water vapor turns into liquid water, forming clouds.

Front

What is an air mass?

Back

A large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity.