Earth Science Exam Review (December 2024) PDF

Earth Science Exam Review December 2024 hypothesis possible explainationthat be can tested...

Earth Science Exam Review December 2024 hypothesis possible explainationthat be can tested based Introduction to Earth Science theory explaination on knowledge 1. Scientific hypothesis, theory, law law ruleinnature 2. Know how to apply the steps of the scientific method: read an experiment and identify IV, DV, CV, control group, experimental group, hypothesis, graph data, write conclusion Mapping Earth’s Surface 1. Know directional terms and hemispheres Pare 2. Equator and Prime Meridian Finematin.ae titiitEiti 3. Be able to find latitude and longitude points on a map Earth’s Atmosphere 1. What are the layers of the atmosphere and how is each layer different? 2. Describe the Greenhouse Effect. Be able to interpret a diagram. TheFeb 3. Know the different forms of energy transfer (conduction, convection, and 9 fates Heat is Localwinds radiation) niitiiii shortdistance 4. Define wind. EEY.it unanimating pressure landandseabreezes 5. Know the difference between local and global winds Globalwinds 6. Define trade wind, polar easterlies, prevailing westerlies long distance 7. How does the jet stream influence weather in the US? b a wheatstts 8. Clouds are classified according to shape and altitude; what are 3 basic cloud types? How are they different? 9. What is the difference between point-source and nonpoint-source pollution? 10. Air Quality Index; be prepared to answer questions using the Air Quality Index chart 11. Clean Air Act 12. Be prepared to use a reference sheet to read a “weather station” diagram. 13. Be prepared to label OR read a weather map with different front boundaries. Weather and Climate 1. What are characteristics of the different climate zones? Where are they located? 2. What is unique about the highlands? Temp falls as altitude increasescolderthanregionsaroundth 3. What are the main factors that affect climate? Which affects temperature? Which affects precipitation? 4. What is the difference between long term and short term climate cycles? Give examples.longiceages interglacial short seasonsmonsoon 5. Be prepared to answer questions about tree rings, interpret climate data, and read maps about climate zones treeringsusedtoinfoabtpast climates