Water Surrounding The Earth Flashcards
What percentage of Earth’s surface is covered by water?
71 percent
What is the majority type of water on Earth?
Salt water
What are the four major oceans on Earth?
- Pacific
- Atlantic
- Indian
- Arctic
What is the process by which water vapor rises and forms clouds?
Evaporation
What occurs when condensed water vapor falls to the Earth?
Precipitation
What term describes the continuous supply of water on Earth?
Water cycle
What is the rhythmic movement of water particles in the ocean called?
Waves
What are the two types of ocean currents?
- Cold currents
- Warm currents
What are tides?
The periodic rise and fall of sea levels
What causes the movement of ocean water?
Waves, ocean currents, and tides
What influences rainfall in coastal areas?
Warm ocean currents
What happens during a high tide?
The water level rises
Fill in the blank: The cold water of the polar region moves ______ toward the equator.
slowly
What is the importance of plankton in marine ecosystems?
It serves as food for marine life
What valuable natural resource do oceans provide?
Mineral resources
