6th Grade .7 Level 2

Which of the following best describes how a cold front is represented on a weather map?

• A line with triangles pointing in the direction of movement

• A line with semicircles pointing in the direction of movement

• A line with both triangles and semicircles on the same side

• A line with both triangles and semicircles on opposite sides

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VA.6.7.f

What tool is commonly used to measure atmospheric pressure?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

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VA.6.7.e

How does air pressure change as altitude increases?

• Air pressure increases

• Air pressure decreases

• Air pressure remains constant

• Air pressure fluctuates randomly

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VA.6.7.c

Which of the following is a characteristic of the troposphere?

• It contains the ozone layer

• It is the hottest layer of the atmosphere

• It is where most weather occurs

• It is the outermost layer of the atmosphere

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VA.6.7.b

What is the relationship between wind speed and air pressure?

• Wind speed increases as air pressure increases

• Wind speed decreases as air pressure increases

• Wind speed is not affected by air pressure

• Wind speed increases as air pressure decreases

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VA.6.7.d

Which atmospheric layer is directly above the troposphere?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

• Exosphere

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VA.6.7.b

What type of weather is typically associated with a high-pressure system?

• Stormy weather

• Clear and sunny weather

• Cloudy and rainy weather

• Snowy weather

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VA.6.7.e

Which of the following best describes a warm front on a weather map?

• A line with triangles pointing in the direction of movement

• A line with semicircles pointing in the direction of movement

• A line with both triangles and semicircles on the same side

• A line with both triangles and semicircles on opposite sides

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VA.6.7.f

How does temperature generally change with altitude in the troposphere?

• Temperature increases

• Temperature decreases

• Temperature remains constant

• Temperature fluctuates randomly

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VA.6.7.c

What is the primary gas found in Earth's atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Argon

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VA.6.7.b