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Storms CRT1920 Part 1

Storms CRT1920 Part 1

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Jet Stream?

Back

The Jet Stream is a fast-flowing air current in the atmosphere that influences weather patterns by moving weather systems across the United States.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does temperature affect air density?

Back

As the temperature of air increases, the density of air decreases because the molecules move apart.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

List the layers of the atmosphere in order from the surface of the Earth to space.

Back

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What effect does warm ocean water from the Gulf of Mexico have on the East Coast weather?

Back

It brings warmer temperatures to the East Coast.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens in Tara's convection tube experiment?

Back

Smoke added to a hot cylinder sinks and moves to a cold cylinder, where it rises, demonstrating convection.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define convection.

Back

Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) caused by differences in temperature.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are Polar Easterlies?

Back

Polar Easterlies are cold winds that blow from the polar regions towards the equator.

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