Specific heat calculations, Water cycle, Ocean currents

Question 1

Specific Heat Definition

Answer 1

the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance by 1 degree C

Question 2

Formula

Answer 2

Q=mcΔT

Question 3

What is the Q and what are its units

Answer 3

heat energy absorbed/lost/released
Joules = J

Question 4

What is m and what are its units

Answer 4

mass
grams/lbs = g/lbs

Question 5

What is the c and what are its units

Answer 5

Specific Heat of a substance
J/g degrees C

Question 6

What is the ΔT and what are its units

Answer 6

change in temperature
degrees C

Question 7

Write 357000 in scientific notation

Answer 7

3.57 x 10 to the 5

Question 8

What percent of Earths Water is fresh

Answer 8

2.5%

Question 9

Where is water located

Answer 9

Oceans, Aquifers, Atmosphere, Groundwater, Lakes/Rivers/Streams

Question 10

Where is the majority of SALT water located

Answer 10

Oceans

Question 11

Where is the majority of FRESH water located

Answer 11

Ice caps/Glaciers/Snow
68.7%

Question 12

Where is the majority of ALL water located

Answer 12

Oceans

Question 13

What are Impervious surfaces

Answer 13

surfaces that don’t let water seep into the ground
(taking trash with it to the ocean)