1. Question(s) of the Day Answer the following questions on a piece of paper and put your name at the top. You have 8 minutes to complete the questions of the day. Good luck!

2. 1)Do winds generally blow in a straight line from a high-pressure area to a low-pressure area. Why? 2) True or false? Explain your answer. -Photosynthesis in plants plays a major role in stabilizing temperatures on Earth.

3. Answers 1)No, they deviate because of the Coriolis effect, which is caused by the rotation of the Earth. 2) True. Plants absorb CO 2 during photosynthesis, reducing the greenhouse effect.

4. Chapter 7 – p.238-245 Energy Resources (Wind Energy) The effect of the Sun and the Moon on the Earth Solar Energy Tides (Tidal Energy) FL 6.9 Questions

5. ** Wind Energy is the energy that can be drawn from the wind. (Wind Turbines)

6. Question?: Name two advantages and two disadvantages of wind power.

7. Advantages: 1)It depends on a renewable form of energy. 2) It does not emit greenhouse gases. Disadvantages: 1)Wind turbines may ruin the beauty of a landscape. 2) Wind blows intermittently.

8. ** Solar Energy is the energy that comes from the sun in the form of radiation through the atmosphere.

9. Question? In what form does solar energy reach the Earth?

10. In the form of radiation energy (electromagnetic waves)

11. ** A Tide is the rise and fall of water in the seas and oceans. It is caused by the gravitational force of the moon.

12. ** Tidal Energy is the energy obtained from the ebb and flow of tides.

13. Question Name two advantages and two disadvantages of tidal power.

14. Advantages: 1)It depends on a renewable form of energy. 2) It does not emit greenhouse gases. Disadvantages: 1)Tidal power plants are very expensive to build. 2)The plants must be able to draw on a large tidal range.

15. FL 6.9 Moon and tides

16. Action Plan Groups maximum 3 people Presenting first class after spring break Can do a powerpoint, movie, pictures, talk, poster  show proof (5 minutes) Must get teacher signature for plan before continuing Update action plan from list

17. QofD Ppt FL 6.9 Action Plan Concept review 32 & 33 Earth part 2

18. Read pages 239-242 of textbook and answer questions on page 127 of workbook (concept review 32) Read pages 243-245 of textbook and answer questions on page 129 of workbook (concept review 33)