Carasquero Science SOL Review #8

Human activities can harm the environment if not done in a responsible way. Which of these activities are always considered harmful?

• v and y

• v, w, and z

• w, x, and y

• w, x, y, and z

Which animal and habitat pair is NOT correct?

• whale- ocean

• camel- desert

• earthworm- soil

• horse- river

What type of cloud is shown in the photo?

• cirrus

• stratus

• cumulo-nimbus

• cumulus

In the United States, most weather generally moves from-

• north to south

• south to north

• west to east

• east to west

This map of Virginia shows the temperatures in different areas. Which area of the state is experiencing the effects of a warm front?

• area A

• area B

• area C

• area D

What tool does the meteorologist use to measure air pressure?

• anemometer

• barometer

• thermometer

• rain gauge

What does warm air generally do?

• it rises

• it falls

• it stays in one place

• it moves away

What do you call the location where two different air masses meet?

• a storm line

• a weather front

• a high pressure area

• a low pressure area

The barometric pressure is rising. What type of weather is likely to occur?

• fair and calm

• stormy

• rainy

• snowy

Gas giants are planets that are made up mostly of gases, even though they may have a rocky or metallic core. Which of these planets is considered a gas giant?

• Venus

• Mercruy

• Uranus

• Mars