10 questions
__________________________________________________ is energy stored in an object due to its position or height.
gravitational potential energy
elastic potential energy
kinetic energy
chemical potential energy
Another name for heat energy is _________________________________.
chemical energy
thermal energy
potential energy
kinetic energy
______________________________________________ is motion energy.
potential energy
kinetic energy
thermal energy
radiant energy
Energy stored in bonds between atoms is called ____________________________________________________________.
thermal energy
elastic potential energy
gravitational potential energy
chemical potential energy
___________________________________________ is potential energy of an object that is compressed or stretched.
radiant energy
elastic potential energy
chemical potential energy
gravitational potential energy
__________________________________________________ states that energy cannot be created or destroyed but can change from one form to another or be transferred.
The law of gravitational pull
The laws of motion
The law of conservation of energy
Coriolis effect
____________________________________________ is any kinetic or potential energy that is associated with motion or position.
Mechanical energy
Chemical energy
potential energy
kinetic energy
TBT: ______________________________ is the pattern of atmosphere conditions in an area over a long period of time.
precipitation
climate
weather
jet stream
TBT: ______________________________ is the current condition of the atmosphere in a location.
weather
jet stream
Coriolis effect
climate
TBT: A fast moving belt of air that circles the earth in the upper troposphere is called the _______________________________.
westerlies
easterlies
jet stream
clouds