A(n) ______ seeks to explain an observation and must be tested before it can be accepted as true.

Higher latitude areas have energy deficit mainly because

Ultimately, the Sun is the cause of Earth’s system of winds and pressure cells through the differential heating of Earth’s regions by insolation.

The hydrologic cycle for the Earth system as a whole can be considered a closed system because there is no gain or loss of water.

Earth is continually undergoing movements. They are:

Imagine you see a severe storm brewing on the horizon. What kinds of clouds are you most likely to see?

Which of the following is not one of Earth’s four major subsystems?

The total amount of water, considering its in all three states, in the Earth remains nearly constant.

With the same amount of moisture (water vapor) in the air but lowering in the relative humidity, the greater the chance of condensation will be.

Where do the trade winds for both hemispheres converge?