1. Unit 6 Study guide Earth Space Science 6 th Grade CMS

2. 1. As altitude increases _______________________________.  Air pressure decreases

3. 2. At the same latitude, the climate is ___ in the mountains than on flat land.  colder

4. 3. Clouds transport ____________________ through the atmosphere. water

5. 4. Energy is _____________ when molecules collide during conduction. transferred

6. 5. Identify A-D of the water cycle. Use the terms precipitation, evaporation, groundwater, and condensation. A. _evaporation___________ B. _ condensation__________ C. _precipitation___________ D. _ground water___________

7. 6. Look at the figure. Considering the information given regarding Leadville and Burlington, why is it colder in Leadville? Leadville has a higher elevation.

8. 7. Reflection and absorption by the atmosphere prevent some ______ from reaching Earth's surface. radiation

9. 8. Temperature is the measure of the ______ of the molecules in the air. energy

10. 9. The ________________ contains the highest concentration of ozone. exosphere

11. 10. The __________ ______________ is the layer of the atmosphere nearest to Earth's surface. troposphere

12. 11. The _______________ is the source of all energy in our atmosphere. Sun

13. 12. The __________________________ is the layer labeled C. mesosphere

14. 13. The boundary between cold and warm air masses is called ________________. front

15. 14. The most powerful severe storm is the ___________________. hurricane

16. 15. The process of warm air rising and cool air sinking is called ____. convection

17. 16. The transfer of energy that occurs when molecules bump into one another is called _____________. conduction

18. 17. Three conditions (______, ___, and _____ _ ), can interact to make thunderstorms. warm temperatures, moisture, rising air

19. 18. When we see a tornado, we are not seeing the swirling air. We are seeing the __ and _____ lifted by the air. Dust, debris

20. 19. What are examples of a microclimate? ______ ______________________ an urban area, a forest, and a hilltop

21. 20. Which of the following shows the necessary elements for the formation of hail? Use the picture below ______ DD

22. 21. Which of the following shows the necessary elements for the formation of rain? Use the picture above ______ AA

23. 22. Which part of the water cycle would be most noticeable on a summer day in an area under a low pressure system? __ BB

24. 23. Which receives the most solar radiation? ________________________ the equator

25. 24. Which type of severe weather is NOT an intense tropical storm?___________________________________ tornado

26. 25. ____________________________ can be produced by thunderstorms. Tornadoes

27. 26. ____________________ is a scientist who studies weather mertoroligist

28. 27. ______________ is the transfer of energy in the form of rays or waves. Radiation

29. 28. A tropical storm with winds exceeding ________ is a hurricane. 119 kph

30. 29. ________ are short periods of climatic changes caused by changes in the amount of solar Seasons

31. 30. Explain why Earth is referred to as the water planet. Identify the three states of matter in which water is found on Earth. Earth is called the water planet because about 70% of Earth’s surface is covered with water. Water is found on Earth as a solid, a liquid, and a gas. Water in the solid state is found in glaciers near the poles. Water in the liquid state is found in oceans and rivers. Water in the gas state is found in the atmosphere.

32. 31. What is the difference between climate and weather? Weather is short term in a specific place and a specific time where climate is long term in a general area or region over a long time.

33. 32. Explain how clouds form. Then, identify and describe the three main cloud classifications based on shape. Clouds form when warm air is forced upward and cools. As air cools, it can hold less moisture, and the water vapor condenses to form tiny droplets. Billions of these tiny droplets together form a cloud. The three main classifications of clouds, based upon shape, are cumulus, cirrus, and stratus. Cumulus clouds are puffy clouds with flat bases. Cirrus clouds are curly, wispy, or feathery in shape. Stratus clouds are even sheets of clouds that cover a large area.