What causes wind to move from one place to another? a) The Moon pulling the air b) Differences in air pressure and temperature c) Plants releasing oxygen
b) Differences in air pressure and temperature
Why is air pressure lower on a high mountain than at sea level?
Because the air is thinner at higher altitudes
Air has _____________, which means it presses down on us.
pressure
. _____________ is the process when water changes into vapor and rises into the air.
8. Evaporation
Which process allows plants to make food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide?
Photosynthesis
. Why does a pencil look bent when placed in a glass of water? a) Because light reflects inside the pencil b) Because water blocks the light c) Because light bends when it passes through water
c) Because light bends when it passes through water
What do we call the process when water droplets in clouds become too heavy and fall as rain?
Precipitation
What are two main gases found in air?
Nitrogen and Oxygen
Plants need __________ to grow.
water
What helps create wind on Earth?
The Sun heats air unevenly, causing it to move
. Light helps our bodies make a vitamin called _____________.
vitamin D
Why do we wear light-colored clothes in summer?
Because they reflect sunlight and keep us cooler.
Which gas makes up most of the air we breathe?
Nitrogen
Plants release _____________ during photosynthesis.
oxygen
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