Cards in this guide (16)
What are two major motions of earth as it travels through space
Around what does earth revolve
If Earth didn't rotate what would be one major obstacle life would have to overcome
The Earth would be very hot on the sunny side and very cold on
the night side. nothig
What are the names of the two main types of wetlands
Why is it difficult to find evidence of life on other planets
becasue,we dont have the technology to reach other galaxies.
also we cant determine if there is or not.
What two characteristics of earth allow liquid water to exist
-Gravity (so it doesnt float away)
-Temp (not too hot or cold)
What does earth do when it spin on its axis
On its axis Earth rotates around the sun.
What are two ways life would be different if earth did not have motion of revolution
There would be no change in season on Earth at a particular
place
The poles will get colder & the tropical regions will get
more hotter
When Earth is closest to the sun the northern hemisphere is in winter Given the effects of precession will this still be the case in 13000 years
What occurs in the sun's core and generates the sun's energy
When a cold air mass catches up to a warm air mass its called a what
When a cold FRONT catches up to a warm FRONT it is called an occluded front.
When a cold AIR MASS displaces a warmer AIR MASS it is a cold front.
Occluded front
How do water molecules in the solid phase compare with water molecules in the gaseous phase
The shape, size, and mass of water molecules do not change
between the solid and gas phases.
Which of these is exidence that supports the big bang theory
That depends on what you mean by "these".
What is the Weakest to strongest magnetic fields Venus earth and Jupiter
Venus->earth->jupiter
Apex:)
What is the name of the star that is the closest to OUR solar system
After our own Sun, the closest star is called Proxima
Centauri.
What does Earths axis of rotation is tilted at an angle of 23.5 degrees . what is one change you would see on earth of its axis was not tilted
Mainly, there would be no seasons.
