Atmosphere and Weather Test

Atmosphere and Weather Test

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Flashcard

Science

6th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to air pressure as you go higher in altitude?

Back

Air pressure decreases as altitude increases.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main reason hurricanes form over water?

Back

Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters, which provide the heat and moisture needed for their development.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Ozone Layer?

Back

The Ozone Layer is a region of Earth's stratosphere that absorbs most of the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is hail?

Back

Hail is a form of precipitation that consists of balls or irregular lumps of ice.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What conditions are necessary for hail to form?

Back

Hail forms in strong thunderstorms with intense updrafts, not necessarily below freezing temperatures.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a warm front?

Back

A warm front is a boundary where a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a cold front and a warm front?

Back

A cold front occurs when a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass, while a warm front occurs when a warm air mass moves over a cold air mass.

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