Focus On Earth Science: California Grade 6

Chapter 11: Weather and Climate

Standards Review

1.
Factors of weather include all of the following EXCEPT __________. 4.e
A)wind direction
B)temperature
C)wind speed
D)water pressure
2.
__________ powers the water cycle. 4.e
A)Evaporation
B)Condensation
C)Sunlight
D)Water vapor
3.
Temperature measures the __________ of air molecules. 4.a
A)speed
B)type
C)location
D)size
4.
As altitude decreases, air pressure __________. 4.a
A)decreases
B)increases
C)falls
D)stays the same
5.
Saturation and condensation of water occurs at the __________. 4.e
A)evaporation spot
B)relative humidity
C)aerosol state
D)dew point
6.
__________ measures the amount of water actually in the air and compares it to what could be there. 4.e
A)Temperature
B)Dew point
C)Convection current
D)Relative humidity
7.
Weather refers to the state of the atmosphere__________. 4.e
A)at a specific time and place
B)over a long period of time
C)at a specific temperature
D)over a short period of time
8.
When two air masses of different densities collide, it's called__________. 4.e
A)a front
B)a high pressure zone
C)a storm
D)a hurricane
9.
Meteorologists refer to some floods as flash floods because __________. 4.e
A)they often occur during lightning storms
B)there is often little warning before they occur
C)they last for extended periods of time
D)they know about them far in advance
10.
What causes the change in seasons? 4.e
A)the orbit of the Moon around the Sun
B)the distance from the Earth to the Sun
C)the position of the Moon
D)the tilt of Earth's axis
11.
__________ form over a particular region of Earth's surface. 4.e
A)Jet streams
B)Convection zones
C)Air masses
D)Fronts
12.
Violent storms can occur along __________ fronts. 4.e
A)stationary
B)warm
C)cold
D)occluded
13.
Climate is the pattern of __________ in an area over many years. 4.e
A)weather
B)plants
C)rain
D)sun
14.
Regions with a __________ closer to the equator receive more solar radiation. 4.e
A)longitude
B)latitude
C)climate
D)landform
15.
Large bodies of water can cause areas to be __________ in the winter and __________ in the summer. 4.e
A)cooler, warmer
B)warmer, cooler
C)cooler, humid
D)warmer, cloudier
16.
Large bodies of water affect coastal regions by __________. 4.a
A)absorbing or giving off heat
B)providing leisure activities
C)increasing tourism
D)causing the region to experience inhospitable conditions
17.
Why do warm currents begin near the equator? 4.a
A)The equator receives the most direct sunlight.
B)because all currents, warm and cool, begin near the equator
C)Scientists are still unsure.
D)because cool air rises and warm air falls
18.
What kind of climate does California have? 4.a
A)neither mediterranean nor highland
B)only mediterranean
C)only highland
D)mediterranean and highland
19.
Which breeze generally results during daytime due to temperature differences between the ocean and the land? 4.e
A)mountain breeze
B)land breeze
C)valley breeze
D)sea breeze
20.
The presence of _______ cause low rainfall in some parts of California. 4.e
A)rain shadows
B)fog
C)winds
D)heat
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