Unit #01 Physical Patterns & Processes Vocabualry Quiz

precipitation-

• Precipitation is only rain that falls from clouds.
• Precipitation is the process of water being absorbed by the soil.
• falling water droplets in the form of rain, sleet, snow, or hail.

• Precipitation is any form of soda that falls from the atmosphere.

climate –

• Climate is a short-term phenomenon.
• a pattern of the combination of precipitation and temperature over time

• Climate is the same as weather.
• Climate refers to long-term weather patterns in a specific area.

erosion –

• Deposition is the wearing away of the Earth’s surface caused by the movement of water, ice, or wind.

• The wearing away of the Earth’s surface caused by the movement of water, ice, or wind.

• Sedimentation is the wearing away of the Earth’s surface caused by the movement of water, ice, or wind.

• Weathering the wearing away of the Earth’s surface caused by the movement of water, ice, or wind.

tectonic forces –

• Tectonic forces are caused by ocean currents.
• Tectonic forces only occur in volcanic regions.
• Tectonic forces are unrelated to earthquakes.
• a physical process involving the movement of the Earth’s crust

biosphere –

• The areas of Earth that support plant and animal life.

• The lithosphere is the area of Mars that supports plant and animal life.

• Atmosphere: The areas of Earth that support rock and roll.

• Ecosystem: The areas of your mom's house that support plant and animal life.

– the water areas of Earth, including oceans, lakes, rivers, ground water, glaciers and water vapor.

• Atmosphere
• Lithosphere
• Biosphere
• Hydrosphere

 – the solid surface of Earth, including the soil and landforms

• lithosphere

• Air
• Water
• Rock

 – large ecosystems characterized by common climate, vegetation, and animal life.

• Ecosystems
• Habitats
• Biomes
• Environments