Worksheets6th Grade Q3 Study Guide
Total questions: 102
Worksheet time: 9hrs 30mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which metric prefix would you use to measure something large?
a)
kilo
b)
centi
c)
milli
2.
The most common base units in the metric system are __________, __________ and __________.
a)
kilos, centis and decis
b)
liquids, solids and gasses
c)
mass, length and volume
d)
meters, liters and grams
3.
How many meters are in 2 kilometers?
a)
1 meter
b)
200 meters
c)
20 meters
d)
2000 meters
4.
True or False: A decimeter, a centimeter and a millimeter are all smaller than a meter.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
How many centimeters are in a meter?
a)
100 centimeters
b)
10 centimeters
c)
1000 centimeters
d)
1 centimeter
6.
A thousandth of a liter is a __________.
a)
milliliter
b)
centiliter
c)
kiloliter
d)
deciliter
7.
How many grams are in 1 kilogram?
a)
1000 grams
b)
100 grams
c)
10 grams
8.
What base unit is most appropriate to measure length?
a)
meter
b)
centi
c)
gram
d)
kilo
9.
What base unit is most appropriate to measure mass?
a)
meter
b)
centi
c)
gram
d)
kilo
10.
What is volume?
a)
the amount of matter something has
b)
the amount of something from one end to the other
c)
the amount of space something takes up
11.
Kolton can run 10 kilometers in one hour. How many meters can he run in one hour?
a)
100 meters
b)
1,000 meters
c)
10,000 meters
d)
100,000 meters
12.
What would be the most appropriate metric unit to measure the space between school and The Strip?
a)
miles
b)
kilometers
c)
kiloliters
13.
What would be the most appropriate metric unit to measure the amount of liquid in a spoon?
a)
Liter
b)
milliliter
c)
millimeter
d)
tablespoon
14.
What is the best metric unit to measure the mass of a person?
a)
pounds
b)
ounces
c)
grams
d)
kilograms
15.
True or False: There are 100 degrees between the boiling point of water and the melting point of ice on the Celsius scale.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
True or False: The Kelvin scale measures mass of an object.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
Chris has 5 liters and 25 milliliters of gas for his lawn mower. How much gas does he have in milliliters?
a)
5000 mL
b)
2500mL
c)
5025mL
d)
50.25mL
e)
1 hour
18.
Meagan has 3 kilograms and 288 grams of flour for her bakery. How many grams of flour does she have?
a)
3,288 grams
b)
328 grams
c)
3.28 grams
d)
0.3288 grams
19.
How many milliliters are in a kiloliter?
a)
100
b)
1,000
c)
10,000
d)
1,000,000
20.
What tool do we use to measure volume?
a)
graduated cylinder
b)
triple beam balance
c)
meter stick
21.
__________ is water that falls from clouds to Earth’s surface.
a)
Precipitation
b)
Condenstation
c)
Aquifer
d)
The Water Cycle
22.
__________ is how water moves from Earth’s surface to the atmosphere and back again.
a)
Precipitation
b)
Condenstation
c)
Aquifer
d)
The Water Cycle
23.
A/An __________ is an area of permeable rock or sediment that can hold lots of water.
a)
Precipitation
b)
Condenstation
c)
Aquifer
d)
The Water Cycle
24.
What part of the water cycle do raindrops represent?
a)
condensation
b)
evaporation
c)
precipitation
d)
absorption
25.
Which of the following is a place where water is stored?
a)
Clouds
b)
Glaciers
c)
Aquifer
d)
All of the above
26.
What causes water to roll downhill?
a)
the sun
b)
the rotation of the earth
c)
gravity
d)
the tilt of the earth
27.
What drives the water cycle?
a)
the sun
b)
the rotation of the earth
c)
gravity
d)
the tilt of the earth
28.
True or False: The amount of water on Earth is constantly changing.
a)
True
b)
False
29.
What happens after condensation to cause precipitation?
a)
The sun heats water on the Earth's surface.
b)
Water is absorbed into the ground.
c)
Clouds fill with moisture and get too heavy.
d)
Excess water runs downhill.
30.
What is runoff?
a)
the vapor that is created when the sun's heat warms the Earth's surface
b)
the excess water that isn't absorbed into the ground after it rains
c)
water that is absorbed into the ground and collects in rocks and soil
d)
water droplets that combine to form clouds
31.
__________ is the layer of air or other gases around a planet.
a)
Atmosphere
b)
Geosphere
c)
Biosphere
d)
Hydrosphere
32.
The __________ is the part of the Earth’s surface and atmosphere where there are living things.
a)
atmosphere
b)
geosphere
c)
biosphere
d)
hydrosphere
33.
The __________ is the Earth itself including all rocks, minerals, landforms of the surface and interior.
a)
atmosphere
b)
geosphere
c)
biosphere
d)
hydrosphere
34.
The __________ is all the water on the Earth’s surface.
a)
atmosphere
b)
geosphere
c)
biosphere
d)
hydrosphere
35.
Glaciers and clouds are part of the ______________.
a)
atmosphere
b)
geosphere
c)
biosphere
d)
hydrosphere
36.
__________ is the process by which liquid, such as water, changes into a gas.
a)
Evaporation
b)
Condensation
c)
Crystallization
d)
Transpiration
37.
__________ is the evaporation of earth’s water from plants, leaves and stems.
a)
Evaporation
b)
Condensation
c)
Crystallization
d)
Transpiration
38.
__________ consists of water droplets caused by warm water vapor or steam touches a cold surface like a window or a drinking glass.
a)
Evaporation
b)
Condensation
c)
Crystallization
d)
Transpiration
39.
__________ is the process by which a liquid turns into a solid.
a)
Evaporation
b)
Condensation
c)
Crystallization
d)
Transpiration
40.
When water evaporates, the molecules __________.
a)
speed up and spread out
b)
speed up and get closer
c)
slow down and spread out
d)
slow down and get closer
41.
When water crystallizes, the molecules __________.
a)
speed up and spread out
b)
speed up and get closer
c)
slow down and spread out
d)
slow down and get closer
42.
The bathroom mirror looking foggy after a hot shower is an example of __________.
a)
Evaporation
b)
Condensation
c)
Crystallization
d)
Transpiration
43.
Steam coming from a pot of boiling water is an example of __________.
a)
Evaporation
b)
Condensation
c)
Crystallization
d)
Transpiration
44.
What are the three ways that water can reenter the earth atmosphere?
a)
Evaporation, Transpiration and Respiration
b)
Evaporation, Condensation and Crystallization
c)
Transpiration, Condensation and Cellular Respiration
d)
Crystallization, Transpiration and Condensation
45.
What makes water move through the water cycle?
a)
the sun
b)
rain
c)
precipitation
d)
the ground
46.
__________ is the transfer of thermal energy by electromagnetic waves.
a)
Radiation
b)
Latitude
c)
Conduction
d)
Albedo
47.
__________ is the distance north or south of the equator in degrees.
a)
Radiation
b)
Latitude
c)
Conduction
d)
Albedo
48.
__________ is the transfer of thermal energy between materials by the collisions of particles.
a)
Radiation
b)
Latitude
c)
Conduction
d)
Albedo
49.
__________ is the measure of reflectivity of a surface.
a)
Radiation
b)
Latitude
c)
Conduction
d)
Albedo
50.
__________ absorbs thermal energy faster than __________.
a)
Sand, water
b)
Water, sand
51.
What is another name for heat?
a)
thermal energy
b)
light energy
c)
infrared energy
d)
electromagnetic energy
52.
Microwaves, x-rays and radio waves are all examples of ______________.
a)
thermal waves
b)
light waves
c)
infrared waves
d)
electromagnetic waves
53.
Heat moves ___________________________________.
a)
from cold to hot
b)
from north to south
c)
from south to north
d)
from hot to cold
54.
True or false: Darker colors absorb thermal energy better than lighter colors.
a)
True
b)
False
55.
True or false: Sunlight is more concentrated at the poles than it is at the equator.
a)
True
b)
False
56.
Lighter colors ____________ thermal energy.
a)
absorb
b)
reflect
c)
are the same as
d)
send
57.
Temperatures near the equator are _____________ than they are at the poles.
a)
warmer
b)
colder
58.
Las Vegas is located __________ of the equator.
a)
north
b)
south
c)
east
d)
west
59.
A snow-covered mountain has a __________ albedo than a dark-colored corn field. Therefore, it will reflect __________ solar energy than the field.
a)
higher, more
b)
lower, less
60.
True or False: The specific heat of water is higher than the specific heat of sand.
a)
True
b)
False
61.
__________ is the movement of air.
a)
Wind
b)
Surface current
c)
Convection
d)
Upwelling
62.
__________ is wind-driven current that carries ocean water horizontally across the ocean’s surface.
a)
Wind
b)
Surface current
c)
Convection
d)
Upwelling
63.
__________ is the vertical movement of water towards the ocean’s surface.
a)
Wind
b)
Surface current
c)
Convection
d)
Upwelling
64.
__________ is the process by which heat travels through air, water and other gases.
a)
Wind
b)
Surface current
c)
Convection
d)
Upwelling
65.
__________ are cold winds that blow from east to west near the north and south poles.
a)
Polar Easterlies
b)
Prevailing Westerlies
c)
Trade Winds
66.
__________ are steady winds that flow from west to east near the center of the globe.
a)
Polar Easterlies
b)
Prevailing Westerlies
c)
Trade Winds
67.
__________ are steady winds that flow from east to west nearest to the equator.
a)
Polar Easterlies
b)
Prevailing Westerlies
c)
Trade Winds
68.
True or False: Density Current is the horizontal movement of water.
a)
True
b)
False
69.
Wind moves from areas of __________ to areas of __________.
a)
low pressure, high pressure
b)
high pressure, low pressure
c)
hot, cold
d)
cold, hot
70.
Earth's rotation causes moving air and water to appear to curve to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and in the left in the Southern Hemisphere is a phenomenon known as the __________.
a)
Carbonaro Effect
b)
Coriolis Effect
c)
Butterfly Effect
d)
Density Current
71.
Due to Earth’s ________, the sun heats Earth’s surface unevenly.
a)
mass
b)
composition
c)
atmosphere
d)
tilt
72.
True of False: When air is dense, its molecules are packed tightly together.
a)
True
b)
False
73.
True or False: Air is more dense when it is warm.
a)
True
b)
False
74.
When warm air ________, it leaves behind an area of low pressure.
a)
blows away
b)
rises
c)
dissipates
d)
sinks
75.
Which of the following best describes wind?
a)
Sinking warm air moving a few feet above the ground
b)
An air current formed by changes in ocean tides
c)
Cool air rushing in to fill an area of low pressure
d)
Rising warm air pushing cool air down toward Earth
76.
Why is the air so warm at the equator?
a)
Because the equator is rarely ever humid
b)
Because the equator is mostly covered with water
c)
Because the equator receives direct sunlight
d)
Because the equator is closer to Earth’s core
77.
Where on Earth would you find the Polar Easterlies?
a)
near the north and south pole
b)
near the equator
c)
between the equator and the north and south poles
78.
When cool, dense air from over the water flows inland, it's called a __________.
a)
land breeze
b)
polar easterly
c)
sea breeze
d)
jet breeze
79.
The __________ is the wind system responsible for the movement of weather from west to east across most of the continental United States.
a)
Polar Easterlies
b)
Prevailing Westerlies
c)
Trade Winds
80.
An increase in ocean salinity can change _______ and create a current.
a)
the temperature near the poles
b)
the density of water
c)
the Coriolis Effect
d)
the wind speed across the surface
81.
Low Pressure systems usually have __________.
a)
clear skies
b)
clouds and precipitation
c)
snow
d)
tornadoes
82.
Maritime polar air would be ___________ and ___________.
a)
cold, dry
b)
cold, humid
c)
warm, dry
d)
warm, humid
83.
True or False: High pressure systems usually bring clear skies.
a)
True
b)
False
84.
_________ is the condition of the atmosphere in one area at a particular time.
a)
Climate
b)
Weather
c)
Air Mass
d)
A front
85.
__________ are large bodies of air that have uniform temperature, humidity and pressure.
a)
Climates
b)
Weather
c)
Air Masses
d)
Fronts
86.
A __________ is a boundary between two air masses.
a)
Meteorologist
b)
Weather
c)
Forecast
d)
Fronts
87.
A __________ is a statement of what is expected to happen in the future.
a)
Meteorologist
b)
Weather
c)
Forecast
d)
Fronts
88.
A __________ is a person who studies atmospheric conditions that cause different types of weather.
a)
Meteorologist
b)
Weatherologist
c)
Forecaster
d)
Front Specialist
89.
True or False: A forecast can change.
a)
True
b)
False
90.
Which would be the most accurate?
a)
a forecast for tomorrow's weather
b)
a forecast for next week's weather
c)
a forecast for next year's weather on the same day
91.
True or False Jet streams are the same thing as the prevailing easterlies.
a)
True
b)
False
92.
Cold fronts happen when _____________.
a)
A cold air mass moves to an area of warm air.
b)
A warm air mass moves to an area of cold air.
c)
A cold air mass is formed near over the maritime polar region
93.
Which of the following is the measure of how much water vapor is in the air?
a)
temperature
b)
humidity
c)
air pressure
d)
precipitation
94.
Air in a low pressure system __________.
a)
rises
b)
sinks
95.
A __________ front stalls for several days with warm air on one side and cool air on the other.
a)
cold
b)
warm
c)
stationary
d)
occluded
96.
True or False: The weather of a region describes the region’s average temperature and precipitation over a long period of time.
a)
True
b)
False
97.
Which of these is NOT an influence on climate?
a)
large bodies of water
b)
large cities
c)
ocean current
d)
weather
98.
Which of the following does NOT affect the climate of an area?
a)
latitude
b)
longitude
c)
being in a city vs being in a rural area
d)
altitude
99.
At the same latitude, the climate is __________ in the mountains than on flat land.
a)
colder
b)
warmer
100.
A climate classification system divides regions according to __________.
a)
temperature
b)
amount of precipitation
c)
vegetation
d)
all of the above
101.
_________ are areas of low rainfall on the downwind slopes of mountains
a)
Rain Shadows
b)
Snow Shadows
c)
Polar Mountains
d)
High Altitude
102.
True or False: Coastal Areas experience more extreme temperature ranges than Continental Areas.
a)
True
b)
False
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