Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password

Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.

Question

Why is the sun important to planets in the solar system
click to flip
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't know

Question

The earths tilt is responsible for what?
Remaining cards (11)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

chptr 2 study guide

study guide with questions for chapter 2

QuestionAnswer
Why is the sun important to planets in the solar system It provides heat and light for Earth, and allows us to have days and nights.
The earths tilt is responsible for what? Temperature and seasons
What is most of the earth's surface covered by? Water
What happens to the earth's surface when huge pieces of crust move? It causes earthquakes and volcanos
The earth's climate is affected by latitude landforms and a combination of what? wind and water
What type of vegetation is found in a humid continental climate Forests and grasslands
Where are modern climates generally found Middle latitudes
without wind and water working together, the earth would what? Overheat
How have plants in continental and dry climates adapted to their environments? Plants in dry climates have adapted by making their roots absorb the scarce amount of water before it evaporates. Some plants have small leaves so they lose less water through evaporation. Other plants only flower when it rains so more seeds can survive.
Orbit The path followed by an object in space as it moves around another.
Revolution One complete orbit of Earth around the sun.
Axis An imaginary line around which a planet turns.
Created by: Nick Frizzle
Popular Geography sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards