6th Grade Weather Words 1

What is the weather conditions in an area over a long period of time?

• climate
• temperature
• elevation
• precipitation

 What is the reference point used to measure elevation?

• lake level
• sea level
• zero
• elevation

Climates are classified by  ____

• plants and animals
• altitude and latitude
• bodies of water and ocean currents
• temperature and precipitation

How do we name air masses?

• Water and temperature
• Air pressure
• Humidity and temperature
• Cold and warm

How do we characterize an air mass that forms over the ocean?

• Dry
• Wet
• Cold
• Warm

How do we characterize an air mass that forms over land?

• Dry
• Wet
• Cold
• Warm

How do we characterize an air mass that forms over near the equator?

• Dry
• Wet
• Cold
• Warm

How do we characterize an air mass that forms near the poles?

• Dry
• Wet
• Warm
• Cold

What types of air masses form over oceans?

• Maritime
• Continental
• Polar
• Tropical

Which type of air would you find at air mass B?

• cold, dry
• warm, humid
• warm, dry
• cold, humid