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revision sheet g6 q4

Total questions: 177

Worksheet time: 5hrs 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The movement of particles from an area of higher concentration (more particles) to an area of lower concentration. The particles spread out.

a)

Dissolving

b)

Diffusion

c)

Density

d)

Thermal Expansion

2.

As temperature increases, kinetic energy ________.

a)

stays the same

b)

increases

c)

decreases

3.

Temperature is a measure of _____________.

a)

average kinetic energy

b)

average potential energy

c)

the sum of kinetic & potential energy

d)

the difference of kinetic & potential energy

4.

The faster the particles move, the less kinetic energy there is.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

As the kinetic energy of the particles increased, the _____ of the particles ________

a)

speed; decreased

b)

speed: increased

c)

space; decreased

d)

space; increased

6.

Temperature is a measure of _____________.

a)

average kinetic energy

b)

average potential energy

c)

the sum of kinetic & potential energy

d)

the difference of kinetic & potential energy

7.

As temperature increases, kinetic energy ________.

a)

stays the same

b)

increases

c)

decreases

8.

In which image has diffusion completed ?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

9.

The movement of particles from an area of higher concentration (more particles) to an area of lower concentration. The particles spread out.

a)

Dissolving

b)

Diffusion

c)

Density

d)

Thermal Expansion

10.

Particles move in ______ with no pattern.

a)

a square

b)

a circle

c)

random motion

11.

When particles move faster they bump into each other and need more space. This is called ____.

a)

random motion

b)

diffusion

c)

thermal expansion

d)

thermal contraction

12.

What best describes the particles in a solid?

a)

close together and moving freely

b)

far apart and moving freely

c)

close together and vibrating in place

d)

far apart and vibrating in place

13.

When a substance is heated, the particles gain energy and move apart. The volume of the substance being heated ______.

a)

increases

b)

decreases

c)

stays the same

14.

Most highway bridges are built with expansion joints that can move back and forth. What is the reason for this?

a)

expansion joints are cheaper than stationary joints

b)

the materials that make up the bridge will expand and contract with changes in temperature

c)

there is no real good reason to use expansion joints

15.

A large balloon is taken to a shady area and filled with cool air. The balloon is then taken to a bright, sunny location. After a short time, the balloon begins to expand. WHAT explanation does this investigation verify?

a)

A balloon filled with cool air will rise into the atmosphere

b)

the sunlight had no effect on the balloon

c)

as particles gain energy the material takes up more space

16.

which one will have more kinetic energy?

a)

blue picture

b)

pink picture

17.

which one have more total energy?

a)

b)

18.

MORE movement of particles

 MORE  kinetic energy

a)

more temperature

b)

less temperature

19.

LESS movement of particles ​

 LESS kinetic energy 

a)

more temperature

b)

less temperature

20.

what is Temperature:

a)

the measure of the average kinetic energy

b)

the measure of the potential energy

c)

When  temperature increase particles will collide more so the volume of a material will increase.

21.

which one is thermal contraction?

a)

less temperture less volume

b)

the measure of the average kinetic energy.

c)

more temperature more volume

22.

which one represent Thermal expansion?

a)

b)

23.

In which glass the colour will diffuse faster?

a)

b)

24.

Which one is Diffusion?

a)

b)

c)

d)

25.

Kinetic energy is what type of energy?

a)

chemical

b)

electric

c)

motion

d)

sound

26.

Adding energy to water causes the water particles to...

a)

speed up

b)

slow down

27.

As the kinetic energy of the particles increased, the _____ of the particles ________

a)

speed; decreased

b)

speed: increased

c)

space; decreased

d)

space; increased

28.

The faster the particles move, the less kinetic energy there is.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Temperature is a measure of _____________.

a)

average kinetic energy

b)

average potential energy

c)

the sum of kinetic & potential energy

d)

the difference of kinetic & potential energy

30.

As temperature increases, kinetic energy ________.

a)

stays the same

b)

increases

c)

decreases

31.

Gas particle movement can best be described by the following:

a)

predictable movement

b)

awkward movement

c)

Kelvin movement

d)

random movement

32.

The faster the particles move, the more _______. (Choose all that apply.)

a)

kinetic energy they have.

b)

quickly they solidify.

c)

quickly diffusion occurs.

d)

chemical energy they have.

33.

The study of heat is known as (a)   .

34.

The study of heat is known as (a)   .

35.

An English physicist, who was a major contributor to his field. Energy is measured in a unit named after him.

a)

Jacque Charles

b)

James Prescott Joule

c)

Francis Bacon

d)

Sir Isaac Newton

36.

When _______ is added to a substance, particle movement increases.

a)

temperature

b)

kinetic energy

c)

thermal energy

d)

potential energy

37.

The measurement of average kinetic energy is called _____.

a)

thermal energy

b)

Kelvin

c)

Celsius

d)

temperature

38.

When a substance has more ____, it has more energy.

a)

kinetic energy

b)

potential energy

c)

mass

d)

wishful thinking

39.

Solids have no particle movement.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

When indicating particle movement in a drawing, the more motion lines a particle has,

a)

the slower it is moving.

b)

the faster it is moving.

c)

the more likely it is to be a solid.

d)

the closer it is the absolute zero.

41.

Which of the following is NOT a way in which thermal energy is transferred?

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

d)

sublimation

42.

Which is the definition of heat?

a)

the total kinetic energy of the particles in an object

b)

the expansion of an object due to increased thermal energy

c)

the difference in temperature between two objects

d)

the movement of thermal energy from a warmer object to a cooler object

43.

Evaporation and boiling are both types of which?

a)

vaporization

b)

melting

c)

sublimation

d)

radiation

44.

Which statement is true of the image shown here?

a)

the molecules in beaker A are moving faster than the molecules in beaker B

b)

the molecules in beaker B are moving faster than the molecules in beaker A

c)

the molecules in beaker A are moving at the same speed as the molecules in beaker B

d)

beaker A contains more molecules that are moving than beaker B does

45.

How can thermal energy be transferred from one object to another if the objects are not in contact?

a)

by radiation only

b)

by convection only

c)

either by convection or by radiation

d)

either by conduction or by radiation

46.

Is a seat belt buckle a better thermal conductor than the cloth belt?

a)

yes, of course it's metal

b)

no, of course not!

c)

What's a seat belt?

d)

I have no idea what a thermal conductor is, I sleep in class.

47.

What type of energy does this statue have?

a)

electric

b)

mechanical

c)

sound

d)

thermal

48.

Which is a form of energy that cannot be stored?

a)

chemical energy

b)

gravitational potential energy

c)

nuclear energy

d)

sound energy

49.

When a substance is heated, the particles gain energy and move apart. The volume of the substance being heated ______.

a)

increases

b)

decreases

c)

stays the same

50.

What best describes the particles in a solid?

a)

close together and moving freely

b)

far apart and moving freely

c)

close together and vibrating in place

d)

far apart and vibrating in place

51.

Particles move in ______ with no pattern.

a)

a square

b)

a circle

c)

random motion

52.

Metric unit for measuring temperature; On this scale water freezes at zero and boils at 100.

a)

Joules

b)

Fahrenheit

c)

Celsius

d)

Be safe.

53.

A solid is a state of matter that has a(n)

a)

indefinite volume and indefinite shape

b)

definite volume and a definite shape

c)

definite volume and an indefinite shape

d)

indefinite volume and a definite shape

54.

In which state of matter are particles packed tightly together in fixed positions?

a)

gas 

b)

solid

c)

liquid

d)

plasma

55.
Particles of a liquid
a)
are tightly packed together and stay in a fixed position
b)
have no viscosity
c)
decrease in volume with increasing temperature
d)
are free to move in a container but are in close contact with one another
56.
In which state of matter do particles spread apart and fill all the space available to them? 
a)
crystal
b)
liquid
c)
gas
d)
solid
57.
The change from a  liquid to solid, or the reverse of melting, is called
a)
condensation
b)
boiling
c)
sublimation
d)
freezing
58.

The freezing point of water is the same as its

a)

melting point

b)

boiling point

c)

sublimation point

d)

evaporation point

59.

An uncovered pot of soup is simmering on a stove, and there are water droplets on the wall above the back of the stove. What sequence can you infer has occurred?

a)

melting, then boiling

b)

freezing, then thawing

c)

vaporization, then condensation

d)

condensation, then vaporization

60.
The amount of space that a gas takes up is its
a)
volume
b)
mass
c)
pressure
d)
density
61.
Which state of matter undergoes changes in volume most easily?
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
d)
frozen
62.
During the process of sublimation
a)
a solid turns directly into a gas
b)
a solid turns into a liquid
c)
a gas turns directly into a solid 
d)
 a liquid turns into a gas
63.

In a(n) (a)   , the particles are packed closely together, but they can move past each other freely.

64.

The common state of matter that does not have a definite shape or a definite volume is a(n) (a)   .

65.

The characteristic temperature at which a pure solid changes to a liquid is its (a)   point.

66.

A shrinking puddle is an example of (a)   , or vaporization that takes place only on the surface.

67.

In which state of matter are the particles least able to move?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

68.

Which of these three states represents a liquid?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

69.

Which of these three states would you expect to be the most affected by the volume of its container?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

70.

The diagram shows arrangement of particles in a

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

71.

Define a liquid.

a)

Matter that has fixed shape but no fixed volume

b)

Matter that has fixed shape and fixed volume

c)

Matter that has fixed volume, but no fixed shape

72.

What is a gas?

a)

Matter that has fixed shape but no fixed volume

b)

Matter that has no fixed shape and no fixed volume

c)

Matter that has no fixed shape but fixed volume

d)

compounds

73.

What state is represented in the gif?

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

74.

It is the amount of matter in an object.

a)

volume

b)

mass

c)

weight

d)

density

75.
What is the transfer of heat by movement of liquids or gases?
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
76.
What is the transfer of heat by direct contact?
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
77.

What is a transfer of heat energy by electromagnetic waves through space?

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

78.
You are stirring a bowl of hot soup with a metal spoon. The spoon starts to feel warmer because of _?_.
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
79.
You buy a lava lamp from the store. As the lamp heats up, blobs of liquid rise to the top then sink back down to the bottom. This process continues because of _?_.
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
80.
Your best friend has a bunk bed. You move from the bottom bunk to the top bunk and notice that the air is warmer. The warm air rises because of _?_.
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
81.
What happens when ice cubes melt in a glass?
a)
Heat travels from the ice to the warmer water.
b)
No energy is transferred.
c)
Heat is transferred from the warmer water to the ice cubes.
82.

In heat transfer, heat always flows from the _?_ substance to the _?_ substance.

a)

hotter to colder

b)

colder to hotter

c)

hotter to hotter

d)

colder to colder

83.

Walking on the warm sand sand with your bare feet demonstrates this type of heat transfer. This is an example of _?_.

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

84.

The candle will slowly heat the metal and transfer the heat directly to the mans hand. This is an example of _?_.

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

85.
What causes the circulation of air in the atmosphere?
a)
Air in the atmosphere is heated by the sun and sinks to the ground.
b)
The ground is heated by the sun and then heats the air, causing the air to rise.
c)
Air loses heat to the ground and then rises upward to obtain more energy.
d)
The sun heats the clouds which forces the cooler air to move away and sink.
86.
Molecules in cold things move more _________
than in hot things.
a)
quickly
b)
slowly
c)
happily
d)
merrily
87.
The kind of heat transfer that travels through space in electromagnetic waves is ______________________.
a)
insulation.
b)
Radiation
c)
Conduction
d)
Convection
88.

Laying under the sun to get tan.

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

89.

Why are wooden spoons used for stirring hot food?

a)

they allow heat to move easily

b)

they are easy to clean

c)

they stop the heat from burning your hand

90.

Metal pans heat up easily for cooking.

a)

true

b)

false

91.

Which one is using more energy?

a)

A

b)

B

92.

The ocean is cold even in summer because water _____

a)

has high specific heat

b)

has low specific heat

c)

conducts heat well

d)

is insulated from sunlight

93.

The temperature of a piece of iron increases more than that of a sample of water with the same mass when the same amount of thermal energy is added. This is because _________

a)

iron has a higher specific heat

b)

iron has a lower specific heat

c)

iron has a higher melting point

d)

water is a liquid and iron is a solid

94.

The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of a substance by 1°C is its (a)  

95.

A good __________ transfers heat easily.

a)

conductor

b)

insulator

96.

A good __________ does not transfer heat easily.

a)

conductor

b)

insulator

97.

Air is a good conductor of heat.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

98.

Which color is better to wear on a hot day?

a)

Black because it absorbs energy.

b)

White because it absorbs energy.

c)

Black because it reflects energy.

d)

White because it reflects energy.

99.

Which of the following is a factor that determines thermal energy?

a)

Mass

b)

Heat

c)

Transfer of thermal energy

d)

Conduction

100.

If a substance has many particles and we want to increase the kinetic energy of it, then what will it need more of from the surroundings?

a)

Mass

b)

Volume

c)

Energy

d)

Conduction

101.

If a substance needed a lot of energy to raise the temperature by 1 degree Celsius, its specific heat is

a)

Non-existant

b)

Low

c)

Undeterminable

d)

High

102.

What is a conductor?

a)

A material in which kinetic energy transfers easily

b)

A material in which kinetic energy does not transfer easily

c)

A material in which mass is transferred easily

d)

A material in which mass is not transferred easily

103.

Materials are classified into two groups based on their specific heats: (Select all that apply!!)

a)

Conductors

b)

Insulators

c)

Regulators

d)

Convection

104.

The surface area of a substance is

a)

The amount of space taken up by an object

b)

The amount of matter in a substance

c)

The amount of exposed, outer area of a substance

d)

The amount of matter per unit of volume in an object

105.

Select all the factors that affect how thermal energy will transferred

a)

Thickness of an object

b)

Reflectivity of an object

c)

Texture of an object

d)

Exposed surface area

106.

Metal pans heat up easily for cooking.

a)

true

b)

false

107.

Which material has the highest specific heat?

a)

gold

b)

water

c)

glass

d)

steam

108.

Thermal energy will always move __________.

a)

wherever it is warm

b)

toward the ground

c)

from warm matter to cold matter

d)

from cold matter to warm matter

109.

As the mass decreases, what will the change in temperature do for the same energy output?

a)

Decrease

b)

Increase

c)

Stay the same

d)

Not determinable from the information given.

110.

Changing the temperature of a substance with a low specific heat will not take much

a)

Convection

b)

Energy

c)

Conductivity

d)

Mass

111.

What is thermal conductivity?

a)

The rate at which particles move in a substance

b)

The ability of a substance to have a large thermal energy

c)

A factor that determines the amount of thermal energy of a substance

d)

The rate at which a substance transfers heat

112.

Metal pans heat up easily for cooking.

a)

true

b)

false

113.

Why is Abu Dhabi cooler than Al Ain?

a)

it has more trees

b)

it is closer to the mountains

c)

it is closer to the sea

114.

Why is Abu Dhabi cooler than Al Ain?

a)

it has more trees

b)

it is closer to the mountains

c)

it is closer to the sea

115.

Light colours (a)   heat.

116.

The thicker the material, the (a)   it takes to heat.

117.

Increased surface area (a)   energy transfer.

118.
What is the water cycle?
a)
the 3 forms of water
b)
the movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth
c)
when water melts
d)
when clouds form
119.
Which is the opposite of condensation?
a)
runoff
b)
evaporation
c)
precipitation
d)
transpiration
120.
What is the energy source for the water cycle?
a)
the sun
b)
the earth
c)
water
d)
the moon
121.
What is the process during which water changes from a liquid to a gas as it heats up?
a)
Condensation
b)
Runoff
c)
Precipitation
d)
Evaporation
122.
What step of the water cycle occurs when clouds become too heavy
a)
Condensation
b)
Runoff
c)
Precipitation
d)
Evaporation
123.
What is the process during which water cools and turns from a gas to a liquid?
a)
Condensation
b)
Runoff
c)
Precipitation
d)
Evaporation
124.

What is it called when water droplets form on the outside of a cool glass?

a)

Condensation

b)

Transpiration

c)

Precipitation

d)

Evaporation

125.

As water evaporates it enters the air as

a)

clouds

b)

rain

c)

water vapor

126.

The water that moves along the surface of the earth is called

a)

ground water

b)

surface water

c)

runoff water

127.

What pulls the groundwater down until it cannot go any deeper?

a)

substrate

b)

succession

c)

gravity

128.

Snow, sleet, hail, and rain are all examples of ________________.

a)

evaporation

b)

condensation

c)

accumulation

d)

precipitation

129.

When water droplets in the atmosphere form ice crystals, the water molecules ____________ energy.

a)

absorb

b)

release

130.

moisture that falls from could and includes rain, snow, hail, and sleet

a)

Evaporation

b)

Condensation

c)

Precipitation

131.

Water falls from clouds due to gravity and ___

a)

When ice or water droplets in clouds become heavy and the cloud becomes saturated

b)

When condensation occurs to form clouds.

132.

This causes water to flow down hill where it will enter streams, lakes, rivers, underground, and may eventually enter the ocean.

a)

Gravity

b)

Precipitation

c)

Groundwater

133.

These are underground areas were groundwater is found in an immense amount.

a)

Aquifer

b)

wells

c)

aqueducts

134.

the oceans and lakes are part of which Earth subsystem

a)

Geosphere

b)

Atmosphere

c)

Hydrosphere

135.

on p.108 - this Earth subsystem that includes trees/plants and living organisms

a)

Geosphere

b)

Atmosphere

c)

Hydrosphere

d)

Biosphere

136.

on p.108 - In the diagram, the rocks are part of the Earth's

a)

Geosphere

b)

Atmosphere

c)

Hydrosphere

d)

Biosphere

137.

The process in which gases, like water vapor, lose energy and turn to a liquid is called

a)

Condensation

b)

Evaporation

c)

precipitation

138.

When water vapor loses enough thermal energy it _ , and millions of droplets come together to form clouds.

a)

Condenses

b)

Evaporates

c)

Transpires

d)

precipitates

139.

The area of Earth that receives the most solar radiation is the equator. Why?

a)

Sunlight reflects off water more powerfully at the equator.

b)

Near the equator, sunlight strikes Earth's surface at a low angle.

c)

In latitudes near the equator, sunlight strikes Earth's Surface at a nearly 90 degree angle year round.

140.

The higher the specific heat of a material, the more energy is needed to change the temperature.

a)

True

b)

False

141.

At latitudes near the North Pole and South Pole, sunlight strikes Earth's surface at a low angle. This causes which effect?

a)

The poles receive more energy than anywhere else on Earth.

b)

There is more sunlight per unit of surface area.

c)

Santa must use lights all day and night in the North Pole from June to September.

d)

The poles receive very little energy per unit of surface area.

142.

When Earth receives energy from the Sun, some of it is absorbed by the atmosphere.

a)

True

b)

False

143.

When Earth receives energy from the Sun, some is absorbed by land and water.

a)

True

b)

False

144.

When Earth receives energy from the Sun, the energy is spread evenly over Earth.

a)

True

b)

False

145.

A light color has a higher albedo than a dark color.

a)

True

b)

False

146.

The higher the albedo of a material, the more solar energy will reflect.

a)

True

b)

False

147.

Radiation

a)

The distance in degrees north or south of the equator

b)

The amount of thermal energy required to increase the temp of 1 kg of material 1 degree Celsius.

c)

The transfer of thermal energy between materials by the collisions of particles. (Transfer of energy through direct contact)

d)

The transfer of thermal energy by electromagnetic waves.

148.

Latitude

a)

The distance in degrees north or south of the equator

b)

The amount of thermal energy required to increase the temp of 1 kg of material 1 degree Celsius.

c)

The transfer of thermal energy between materials by the collisions of particles. (Transfer of energy through direct contact)

d)

The transfer of thermal energy by electromagnetic waves.

149.

Specific Heat

a)

The distance in degrees north or south of the equator

b)

The amount of thermal energy required to increase the temp of 1 kg of material 1 degree Celsius.

c)

The transfer of thermal energy between materials by the collisions of particles. (Transfer of energy through direct contact)

d)

The transfer of thermal energy by electromagnetic waves.

150.

Conduction

a)

The distance in degrees north or south of the equator

b)

The amount of thermal energy required to increase the temp of 1 kg of material 1 degree Celsius.

c)

The transfer of thermal energy between materials by the collisions of particles. (Transfer of energy through direct contact)

d)

The transfer of thermal energy by electromagnetic waves.

151.

Which is a factor that affects the rate at which thermal energy is absorbed on Earth?

a)

Latitude

b)

Equator

c)

Condensation

152.

A factor that affects the rate at which thermal energy is absorbed is which of the following?

a)

Condenvections

b)

Albedo

c)

The North and South Poles

153.

How an area absorbs and releases thermal energy from the Sun depending upon its physical characteristics is which of the following?

a)

Conduction

b)

Latitude

c)

Albedo

d)

Rate of Absorption

154.

Thermal energy always moves from areas of ________ temperature to areas of _______ temperature.

a)

high; low

b)

low; high

155.

Thermal energy in the form of radiation can travel through the vacuum of space.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

156.

The angle of incoming sunlight and the amount of solar energy transferred to various parts of the Earth from the sun depends largely on ________.

a)

longitude

b)

latitude

157.

Solar energy is more concentrated at Earth's _______, which results in higher temperatures and longer days.

a)

poles

b)

equator

158.

In the lab "Warm Up and Cool Down," we learned that ________ is quicker to both absorb and release heat because it has a "lower specific heat."

a)

sand

b)

water

159.

Specific heat is the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1kg of a material by ______ degree(s) Celsius.

a)

1

b)

5

c)

10

d)

100

160.

In the lab "Hot Air," we learned that the air above the sand absorbed the thermal energy _________ than the air above the water due to the sand's lower specific heat.

a)

faster

b)

slower

161.

Air has a __________ specific heat that both water and land; this means that it absorbs and releases thermal energy _________ than both land and water.

a)

lower; faster

b)

higher; faster

c)

lower; slower

d)

higher; slower

162.

In the lab "To Absorb or Not to Absorb," we learned that ________ paper absorbs thermal energy faster because it has a _________ albedo.

a)

black; high

b)

black; low

c)

white; high

d)

white; low

163.

The measure of the ____________ of a surface is termed albedo.

a)

reactivity

b)

flamability

c)

reflectivity

d)

color

164.

Select all that apply.

NASA monitors Earth's albedo so that scientists improve...

a)

global weather forecasting

b)

climate prediction

c)

the assessment of changes to Earth's global temperature

d)

the quality of restaurants worldwide

165.

The Coriolis Effect.... (select all that apply)

a)

helps distribute heat around Earth.

b)

is due to gravity.

c)

is caused by unequal heating to Earth's surface.

d)

causes air masses to move in a curved direction.

166.

Which statement is correct?

a)

Upwelling is caused by winds that blow on the ocean's surface.

b)

Upwelling moves water horizontally.

c)

Surface currents are caused by differences in water density.

d)

Surface currents move vertically through the water.

167.

Winds are named by...

a)

the direction they are blowing.

b)

the tallest guy in the room.

c)

the direction that is perpendicular to their motion.

d)

the direction from where they originated.

168.

The ___________________ is the wind system responsible for movement of weather from west to east across most of the continental United States.

a)

jet stream

b)

prevailing westerlies

c)

polar easterlies

d)

trade winds

169.

Steady winds that range from lines of latitude 30 degrees North and 30 degrees South are known as

a)

polar easterlies

b)

prevailing westerlies

c)

jet stream

d)

trade winds

170.

Which of the following occurs when wind blows across the ocean's surface, pushing water away from an area?

a)

jet stream

b)

surface current

c)

density current

d)

upwelling

171.

Wind is used as a _______________ source of energy.

a)

renewable

b)

non-renewable

172.

Wind is the movement of air from areas of _____ pressure to areas of _____ pressure.

a)

low; high

b)

high; low

173.

Cool air over the land moving towards lower pressure over the water at night is called ___________.

a)

land breeze

b)

sea breeze

174.

Cool air over the ocean moving towards lower pressure over the land during the day is called ___________.

a)

land breeze

b)

sea breeze

175.

The only way that a sea breeze could occur at night is if the land stayed ________ than the water.

a)

warmer

b)

colder

176.

The transfer of thermal energy by the movement of particles within matter is called ____________.

a)

conduction

b)

radiation

c)

convection

177.

Steady winds that flow from east to west between 30 degrees north and south latitude are called___________.

a)

polar easterlies

b)

prevailing westerlies

c)

trade winds