Things to Know for Chapters 2 and 3

Chapter 2:

Terms:

Continent
Atmosphere
Solar System
Core
Mantle
Magma
Crust
Lithosphere
Hydrosphere
Biosphere
Continental drift
Hydrologic cycle
Drainage basin
Ground water
Water table
Topography

Questions to be able to answer:

How many continents are there?  Can you name them?
How did the continents formed?
What are the three basic parts of the earth's interior?
What are the four basic spheres found on or above the earth?
What percent of the earth is covered by the ocean(s).
How many oceans are there?  Can you name them?
How do the winds and the ocean distribute heat on the earth's surface?
How are islands formed?
How does water circulate? 

 

 

 

Chapter 3:

 

Terms

 

hurricane

typhoon

tornado

rain shadow

drought

solistice

equinox

weather

climate

precipitation

El Nino

Greenhouse Effect

convection

 

Questions to be able to answer:

 

How does the earth's revolution and tilt affect the seasons?

What is the difference between weather and climate?

What are some examples of extreme weather?

What causes the weather?

What are examples of forces that produce climate changes?

What are four factors that effect climate.