1. 7 th grade study guide 4 th quarter

2.  Name 3 main type s of clouds

3. 1.Cirrus 2.Stratus 3.Cumulus

4.   An arid or semiarid climate occurs where precipitation there is greater or a less potential evaporation.

5.   An arid or semiarid climate occurs where precipitation there is greater or a less potential evaporation.   Less

6.   Most of the world receives more or less rain than snow.

7.   more

8.   Tornadoes form in the same /different kind of cloud as thunderstorms.

9.   Tornadoes form in the same /different kind of cloud as thunderstorms.   Same Cumulonimbus clouds

10.   Rain or snow usually is associated with falling or rising air pressure.

11.   Falling-low pressure pressure system

12.   On a weather map, ______ join places that have the same air pressure.   Fronts   Isobars   Circles   Triangles

13.   On a weather map, ______ join places that have the same air pressure.   Fronts   Isobars   Circles   Triangles

14.  Temperate continental climates have what type of weather?  Dry, hot winters  Wet,hot winters  Cold winters with precipitation  Cold dtry winters

15.  Temperate continental climates have what type of weather?  Dry, hot winters  Wet,hot winters  Cold winters with precipitation  Cold dtry winters

16.   On weather maps, a line with half circles indicates   a.a hurricane.   b.a cold front.   c.a warm front.   d.snow.

17.   On weather maps, a line with half circles indicates   a.a hurricane.   b.a cold front.   c.a warm front.   d.snow.

18.   When a warm air mass overtakes a cold air mass, it forms a(n)   a.occluded front.   b.warm front.   c.stationary front.   d.cold front.

19.   When a warm air mass overtakes a cold air mass, it forms a(n)   a.occluded front.   b.warm front.   c.stationary front.   d.cold front.

20.   When a warm air mass overtakes a cold air mass, it forms a(n)   a.occluded front.   b.warm front.   c.stationary front.   d.cold front.

21.   When climbing a high mountain, you get out of breath easily because   a.the percentage of oxygen in the air decreases.   b.the air is more dense.   c.there is less oxygen in each cubic meter of air.   d.air pressure is greater.

22.   When climbing a high mountain, you get out of breath easily because   a.the percentage of oxygen in the air decreases.   b.the air is more dense.   c.there is less oxygen in each cubic meter of air.   d.air pressure is greater.

23.   Earth’s atmosphere is important to living things because it   a.contains dust.   b.is very thin compared to the size of Earth.   c.provides all the gases needed.   d.maintains a constant relative humidity.

24.   Earth’s atmosphere is important to living things because it   a.contains dust.   b.is very thin compared to the size of Earth.   c.provides all the gases needed.   d.maintains a constant relative humidity.

25.   Earth’s atmosphere is important to living things because it   a.contains dust.   b.is very thin compared to the size of Earth.   c.provides all the gases needed.   d.maintains a constant relative humidity.

26.   Instruments used to measure air pressure are called   a.thermometers.   b.hygrometers.   c.hydrometers.   d.barometers.

27.   Instruments used to measure air pressure are called   a.thermometers.   b.hygrometers.   c.hydrometers.   d.barometers.

28.   Very high feathery clouds are called   a.stratus clouds.   b.cumulonimbus clouds.   c.cirrus clouds.   d.nimbostratus clouds.

29.   Very high feathery clouds are called   a.stratus clouds.   b.cumulonimbus clouds.   c.cirrus clouds.   d.nimbostratus clouds.

30.   Wind speed is measured by a(an)   a.barometer.   b.anemometer.   c.thermometer.   d.hygrometer.

31.   Wind speed is measured by a(an)   a.barometer.   b.anemometer.   c.thermometer.   d.hygrometer.

32.   Collecting of weather data in the last 40 years has been improved mostly by   a.balloons and satellites.   b.more people who study clouds.   c.military aircraft.   d.astronaut observations.

33.   Collecting of weather data in the last 40 years has been improved mostly by   a.balloons and satellites.   b.more people who study clouds.   c.military aircraft.   d.astronaut observations.

34.   When a warm air mass and a cold air mass meet and no movement occurs, the result is a(an)   a.occluded front.   b.warm front.   c.stationary front.   d.cold front.

35.   When a warm air mass and a cold air mass meet and no movement occurs, the result is a(an)   a.occluded front.   b.warm front.   c.stationary front.   d.cold front.

36.   Clouds form when water vapor in the air   a.falls to the ground.   b.is deposited as ice onto a solid surface.   c.condenses onto a solid surface.   d.becomes liquid water or ice crystals.

37.   Clouds form when water vapor in the air   a.falls to the ground.   b.is deposited as ice onto a solid surface.   c.condenses onto a solid surface.   d.becomes liquid water or ice crystals.

38.   Any form of water that falls from clouds is called   a.dew.   b.evaporation.   c.condensation.   d.precipitation.

39.   Any form of water that falls from clouds is called   a.dew.   b.evaporation.   c.condensation.   d.precipitation.

40.   On average, a snowfall of 20 centimeters would equal a rainfall of   a.1 centimeter.   b.2 centimeters.   c.3 centimeters.   d.4 centimeters.

41.   On average, a snowfall of 20 centimeters would equal a rainfall of   a.1 centimeter.   b.2 centimeters.   c.3 centimeters.   d.4 centimeters.

42.   When a rapidly moving cold air mass runs into a slow moving warm air mass, the result is a(an)   a.cold front.   b.occluded front.   c.warm front.   d.stationary front.

43.   When a rapidly moving cold air mass runs into a slow moving warm air mass, the result is a(an)   a.cold front.   b.occluded front.   c.warm front.   d.stationary front.

44.   The two most abundant gases in the atmosphere are   a.carbon dioxide and oxygen.   b.carbon dioxide and nitrogen.   c.nitrogen and oxygen.   d.nitrogen and hydrogen.

45.   The two most abundant gases in the atmosphere are   a.carbon dioxide and oxygen.   b.carbon dioxide and nitrogen.   c.nitrogen and oxygen.   d.nitrogen and hydrogen.

46.   The burning of wood, coal, and natural gas produces   a.oxygen.   b.nitrogen.   c.carbon dioxide.   d.methane.

47.   The burning of wood, coal, and natural gas produces   a.oxygen.   b.nitrogen.   c.carbon dioxide.   d.methane.

48.   The freezing point of pure water on the Celsius scale is   a.0°C.   b.32°C.   c.100°C.   d.212°C.

49.   The freezing point of pure water on the Celsius scale is   a.0°C.   b.32°C.   c.100°C.   d.212°C.

50.   Large clouds that often produce thunderstorms are called   a.stratus clouds.   b.cumulonimbus clouds.   c.cirrus clouds.   d.nimbostratus clouds.

51.   Large clouds that often produce thunderstorms are called   a.stratus clouds.   b.cumulonimbus clouds.   c.cirrus clouds.   d.nimbostratus clouds.

52.   The eye of a hurricane   a.has the highest winds.   b.has dense clouds.   c.produces the storm surge.   d.is calm.

53.   The eye of a hurricane   a.has the highest winds.   b.has dense clouds.   c.produces the storm surge.   d.is calm.

54.   Layered clouds that often cover much of the sky are called   a.stratus clouds.   b.cumulonimbus clouds.   c.cirrus clouds.   d.cumulus clouds.

55.   Layered clouds that often cover much of the sky are called   a.stratus clouds.   b.cumulonimbus clouds.   c.cirrus clouds.   d.cumulus clouds.

56.   Air in the atmosphere has pressure because   a.the stratosphere is thick.   b.air has mass.   c.wind moves the air.   d.temperature warms the air.

57.   The atmosphere is   a.the layer in which weather occurs.   b.the layer that contains the ozone layer.   c.the layer of water in the oceans.   d.the layer of gases that surrounds Earth.

58.   The atmosphere is   a.the layer in which weather occurs.   b.the layer that contains the ozone layer.   c.the layer of water in the oceans.   d.the layer of gases that surrounds Earth.

59.   Air in the atmosphere has pressure because   a.the stratosphere is thick.   b.air has mass.   c.wind moves the air.   d.temperature warms the air.

60.   Air in the atmosphere has pressure because   a.the stratosphere is thick.   b.air has mass.   c.wind moves the air.   d.temperature warms the air.

61.   The doldrums are characterized by   a.high pressure.   b.cool temperatures.   c.weak winds.   d.heavy air.

62.   The doldrums are characterized by   a.high pressure.   b.cool temperatures.   c.weak winds.   d.heavy air.

63.   Land breezes occur because   a.land cools off faster than water.   b.land cools off more slowly than water.   c.land heats up faster than water.   d.land heats up more slowly than water.

64.   Land breezes occur because   a.land cools off faster than water.   b.land cools off more slowly than water.   c.land heats up faster than water.   d.land heats up more slowly than water.