Science U3 M2 L2 Effects of the Atmosphere

(a)   occur when (b)   , dry air interacts with (c)   , humid air.

• Winter Storms
• cold
• warm
• Tornados
• Earthquakes

How does climate affect living things? Be sure to include examples!

(Hint: look on page 93)

A place where two air masses meet is called a _________________

• front

• ridge

• trough

• zone

The ___________ includes all the gases around Earth.

• hydrosphere

• crust

• atmosphere

• cloud

Match the following to a definition

• Water that falls from clouds to the ground in multiple forms

• Precipitation

• The changing of a gas into a liquid as heat is removed

• Evaporation

• The average weather pattern of a region over time

• Condensation

• The changing of a liquid into a gas

• Climate

• Large region of air that has a similar temperature and humidity

• Air mass

Where does the water go when water evaporates from a puddle on the street?

• It goes into a nearby river or stream.

• It sinks into the street.

• It rises into the atmosphere.

• It goes into outer space.

Areas with higher elevations, such as mountain ranges, have (a)   temperatures.

• lower
• higher

Which type of storm is caused by a front between a warm, humid air mass and a cold, dry air mass?

• Winter Storm

• Tropical Storm

• Thunderstorm

• Tornado

Which TWO earth systems interact during a thunderstorm?

• hydrosphere

• biosphere

• atmosphere

• geosphere

The average weather pattern of a region over time is called _______________?

• air mass

• climate

• weather

• precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6