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6th Grade Unit 5 review

Total questions: 97

Worksheet time: 2hrs 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of these is an example of precipitation?
a)
snow
b)
air
c)
clouds
d)
vapor
2.
What is it called when plants give off water vapor as a waste product?
a)
condensation
b)
evaporation
c)
sublimation
d)
transpiration
3.
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
4.
During which stage do clouds form?
a)
condensation
b)
evaporation
c)
precipitation
5.
Which stages does liquid water from the ocean turn into water vapor?
a)
condensation
b)
evaporation
c)
precipitation
d)
run off
6.
Which stage does ground water try to return to the ocean or soak into the ground?
a)
condensation
b)
evaporation
c)
precipitation
d)
run off
7.

When changing from a liquid to a gas, the water molecules are ____________________________.

a)

freezing and moving away from each other.

b)

evaporating and moving away from each other

c)

condensing and moving closer to each other

d)

evaporating and moving closer to each other

8.

When changing from a liquid to a solid, the water molecules are ____________________________.

a)

freezing and moving away from each other.

b)

evaporating and moving away from each other

c)

condensing and moving closer to each other

d)

freezing and moving closer to each other

9.

Water in its gas form is called ____________________,

a)

water vapor

b)

precipitation

c)

ice

d)

air

10.

This provides the power to keep the water cycle running.

a)

The Sun

b)

The Earth

c)

The wind

d)

living things

11.
Where is most water found on Earth?
a)
glaciers
b)
lakes
c)
rivers
d)
oceans
12.
What is water doing when it is changed to water vapor?
a)
evaporating
b)
condensing
c)
precipitating
d)
runoff
13.
What is water vapor doing when it changes to water?
a)
evaporating
b)
condensing
c)
precipitating
d)
runoff
14.
What is water that flows in rivers and streams into the oceans and lakes?
a)
evaporating
b)
condensing
c)
precipitating
d)
runoff
15.
Where does condensation occur in the water cycle?
a)
clouds forming
b)
ocean water changing to water vapor
c)
water flowing down a river
d)
underground water soaking into soil
16.
On which kind of day would you expect the most evaporation from the surface of a pond?
a)
cold, rainy
b)
cold, sunny
c)
warm, rainy
d)
warm, sunny
17.
What kind of weather instrument measures air temperature
a)
wind vane
b)
rain gauge
c)
anemometer
d)
thermometer
18.
What weather instrument measures air pressure?
a)
barometer
b)
thermometer
c)
rain gauge
d)
wind vane
19.
What kind of weather instrument is used to measure wind speed?
a)
barometer
b)
anemometer
c)
thermometer
d)
rain gauge
20.
What kind of weather instrument measures wind direction?
a)
wind vane
b)
rain gauge 
c)
thermometer
d)
barometer
21.
What kind of weather instrument is used to measure the amount of rain that has fallen over a specific time period?
a)
wind vane
b)
barometer
c)
wind vane
d)
rain gauge
22.

A wind vane and an anemometer measure wind.

What is the difference between a wind vane and an anemometer?

a)

A wind vane measures wind speed; an anemometer measures wind direction.

b)

A wind vane measures wind direction; an anemometer measures wind speed.

c)

A wind vane measures wind direction; an anemometer measures humidity in wind.

d)

A wind vane measures air pressure; an anemometer measures humidity of wind.

23.

Which instrument may be read in degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius?

a)

anemometer

b)

rain gauge

c)

thermometer

d)

weather vane

24.

What would be measured by the scientific instrument?

a)

precipitation

b)

temperature

c)

wind speed

d)

wind direction

25.

Which instrument would be most helpful to a meteorologist?

a)
b)
c)
26.

Kelly heard the meteorologist on the news say the wind would be blowing 35 miles per hour today with gusts up to 40 miles per hour. Which tool would the meteorologist use to measure how fast the wind is blowing?

a)

anemometer

b)

rain gauge

c)

thermometer

d)

wind vane

27.

Mr. Smith’s science class is collecting weather data. Each student receives a small toolbox containing weather instruments.Which instrument can be used to take measurements in Fahrenheit or Celsius?

a)

anemometer

b)

rain gauge

c)

ruler

d)

thermometer

28.

A cold front is approaching Minneapolis. What will happen to the air temperature?

a)

stay the same

b)

increase

c)

decrease

29.
Choose the best forecast for Seattle on Saturday.
a)
rain
b)
sunny skies
c)
warmer temperatures
d)
snow
30.
Choose the best forecast for Chicago on Saturday.
a)
rain
b)
warmer temperatures
c)
snow
d)
sunny skies
31.
Choose the best forecast for Dallas on Saturday.
a)
thunderstorms
b)
snow
c)
warmer temperatures
d)
clear skies
32.
Choose the best forecast for Los Angeles on Saturday.
a)
cooler temperatures
b)
warmer temperatures 
c)
low pressure
d)
snow
33.
a)
High Pressure
b)
Warm Front
c)
Cold Front
d)
Mountains
34.
a)
High Air Pressure
b)
High Temperatures
c)
Heavy Rain
d)
Hail
35.
a)
Low Clouds
b)
Low Temperatures
c)
Light Wind
d)
Low Air Pressure
36.
a)
Warm Front
b)
High Air Pressure
c)
Cold Front
d)
High Temperatures
37.

Why do you see precipitation near the L? (select 2 answers)

a)

because that is low pressure and that is where air rises, forming clouds

b)

because that is where air is falling and it brings rain with it

c)

because southern Ohio is always rainy this time of year

d)

because the cold front is meeting the warm front which forces warm air to rise rapidly forming clouds

38.

The general pattern of winds around a high pressure area is clockwise, outward. The general pattern of winds around a low pressure area is counterclockwise, inward. Based on the information provided, which city shown will most likely have winds from the south?

a)

Rockford

b)

Chicago

c)

Kankakee

d)

La Salle

39.

The Jet Stream is a global pattern of atmospheric movement that influences patterns in local weather. Based on the information provided in the weather map, which city shown will most likely experience a drop in pressure over the next few days?

a)

Baltimore

b)

Portland

c)

Rapid City

40.

Near which two cities are the low pressure systems located?

a)

Seattle & San Francisco

b)

Chicago & Seattle

c)

Dallas & Houston

d)

Chicago & Nashville

41.

Near which city is the high pressure system located?

a)

Seattle

b)

Minneapolis

c)

Dallas

d)

Chicago

42.

Which two cities are most likely to experience clear, dry weather?

a)

Seattle & San Francisco

b)

Chicago & Minneapolis

c)

Chicago & Nashville

d)

Dallas & Houston

43.

Tim said that Chicago is most likely to experience rainy weather. Jennifer thinks that Dallas is most likely to experience rainy weather.

Which student is correct?

a)

Tim because Chicago is the closest to a low pressure system and they produce precipitation.

b)

Jennifer because high pressure systems produce precipitation

c)

Both students are correct because all systems produce precipitation

d)

Neither of the students are correct because the cities are not close enough to the system.

44.

What type of weather is Minneapolis most likely experiencing?

a)

light/drizzly rain

b)

severe thunderstorms

c)

sunny skies

d)

cloudy skies, light precipitation

45.

What type of weather is Denver most likely experiencing? Notice the type of front that has just passed through.

a)

High humidity, cooler temperatures

b)

Low humidity, cooler temperatures

c)

Rainy, cold weather

d)

Rainy, humid weather

46.

Why does city "B" have clear skies?

a)

It is in North America

b)

There is not a front moving through city "B"

c)

Clouds do not form in the West

d)

It is located near a high pressure system

47.

Which location is most likely experiencing warmer temperatures and higher humidity?

a)

Location A

b)

Location B

c)

Location C

d)

Location D

48.

Which type of front is pictured in the diagram?

a)

cold front

b)

stationary front

c)

warm front

d)

occluded front

49.

The weather forecaster says there will be rain over the next several days. This indicates a(n):

a)

cold front

b)

stationary front

c)

warm front

d)

occluded front

50.

A warm air mass moving in over a cold air mass describes a:

a)

cold front

b)

stationary front

c)

warm front

d)

occluded front

51.

This symbol represents a:

a)

cold front

b)

stationary front

c)

warm front

d)

occluded front

52.

In which city are thunderstorms likely to occur? (look carefully; there could be two fronts connected in a single line)

a)

San Diego

b)

Chicago

c)

Tulsa

d)

Boston

53.

Which of these do not affect a surface current? (from the Solar, Weather, Ocean notes)

a)

Coriolis effect

b)

continental deflection

c)

winds

d)

density of water

54.

Which statement is true?

a)

cold air is more dense than warm air so it rises

b)

warm air is less dense than cold air so it rises

c)

cold air is less dense than warm air so it sinks

d)

warm air is more dense than cold air so it rises

55.

What affects deep ocean currents?

a)

Temperature

b)

Salinity

c)

Both of these affect deep ocean currents

56.

The paper rising above the campfire is an example of:

a)

conduction

b)

radiation

c)

convection

57.

The condition of the atmosphere at a specific time is referred to as the areas:

a)

high pressure

b)

low pressure

c)

weather

d)

climate

58.

What two things are needed for a hurricane to form?

a)

warm water and a high pressure system

b)

cold water and a high pressure system

c)

warm water and a low pressure system

d)

cold water and a low pressure system

59.

What source of energy is responsible for all weather and ocean currents?

a)

Fossils

b)

Sun

c)

Water

d)

Wind

60.

Weather over a long period of time, or weather pattern, is referred to as an areas:

a)

culture

b)

business

c)

weather

d)

climate

61.

Low pressure systems move:

a)

clockwise

b)

counterclockwise

c)

they are stationary

d)

who kows

62.

What type of weather is associated with a cold front?

a)

gentle rain

b)

fair weather, clear skies

c)

thunderstorms

d)

humid

63.

What should the people of Houston start to prepare for?

a)

a day trip to the beach

b)

a hurricane

c)

a concert in the park

d)

a movie night

64.

The (a)   receives the most direct angle of sunlight, therefore creating the warmest climates.

65.

The (a)   is responsible for the uneven heating of the Earth, resulting in direct and indirect sunlight throughout the seasons.

66.

What is the correct term for a body of air that has similar temperature and humidity?

a)

pressure

b)

air mass

c)

ocean current

d)

front boundary

67.

True or False: Land heats up faster than water.

a)

True

b)

False

68.

Which type of weather is associated with this type of front?

a)

gentle rain, followed by humid weather.

b)

thunderstorms or heavy rain

c)

many days of rain or precipitation

d)

fair weather and clear skies

69.

When (a)   air rises, it starts a convection current.

70.

Which type of pressure system produces stormy weather?

a)

low

b)

high

71.

What type of weather is Dallas having right now?

a)

stormy

b)

clear skies, fair weather

c)

humid and rainy

d)

snow

72.

What kind of weather will San Antonio experience in the next couple of days?

a)

warm and sunny

b)

thunderstorms

c)

cloudy with mild precipitation

d)

dry and warm

73.

Which type of front is pictured in the diagram?

a)

cold front

b)

stationary front

c)

warm front

d)

occluded front

74.

The weather forecaster says there will be rain over the next several days. This indicates a(n):

a)

cold front

b)

stationary front

c)

warm front

d)

occluded front

75.

A warm air mass moving in over a cold air mass describes a:

a)

cold front

b)

stationary front

c)

warm front

d)

occluded front

76.

This symbol represents a:

a)

cold front

b)

stationary front

c)

warm front

d)

occluded front

77.

In which city are thunderstorms likely to occur? (look carefully; there could be two fronts connected in a single line)

a)

San Diego

b)

Chicago

c)

Tulsa

d)

Boston

78.

Which of these do not affect a surface current? (from the Solar, Weather, Ocean notes)

a)

Coriolis effect

b)

continental deflection

c)

winds

d)

density of water

79.

Which statement is true?

a)

cold air is more dense than warm air so it rises

b)

warm air is less dense than cold air so it rises

c)

cold air is less dense than warm air so it sinks

d)

warm air is more dense than cold air so it rises

80.

What affects deep ocean currents?

a)

Temperature

b)

Salinity

c)

Both of these affect deep ocean currents

81.

The paper rising above the campfire is an example of:

a)

conduction

b)

radiation

c)

convection

82.

The condition of the atmosphere at a specific time is referred to as the areas:

a)

high pressure

b)

low pressure

c)

weather

d)

climate

83.

What two things are needed for a hurricane to form?

a)

warm water and a high pressure system

b)

cold water and a high pressure system

c)

warm water and a low pressure system

d)

cold water and a low pressure system

84.

What source of energy is responsible for all weather and ocean currents?

a)

Fossils

b)

Sun

c)

Water

d)

Wind

85.

Weather over a long period of time, or weather pattern, is referred to as an areas:

a)

culture

b)

business

c)

weather

d)

climate

86.

Low pressure systems move:

a)

clockwise

b)

counterclockwise

c)

they are stationary

d)

who kows

87.

What type of weather is associated with a cold front?

a)

gentle rain

b)

fair weather, clear skies

c)

thunderstorms

d)

humid

88.

What should the people of Houston start to prepare for?

a)

a day trip to the beach

b)

a hurricane

c)

a concert in the park

d)

a movie night

89.

The (a)   receives the most direct angle of sunlight, therefore creating the warmest climates.

90.

The (a)   is responsible for the uneven heating of the Earth, resulting in direct and indirect sunlight throughout the seasons.

91.

What is the correct term for a body of air that has similar temperature and humidity?

a)

pressure

b)

air mass

c)

ocean current

d)

front boundary

92.

True or False: Land heats up faster than water.

a)

True

b)

False

93.

Which type of weather is associated with this type of front?

a)

gentle rain, followed by humid weather.

b)

thunderstorms or heavy rain

c)

many days of rain or precipitation

d)

fair weather and clear skies

94.

When (a)   air rises, it starts a convection current.

95.

Which type of pressure system produces stormy weather?

a)

low

b)

high

96.

What type of weather is Dallas having right now?

a)

stormy

b)

clear skies, fair weather

c)

humid and rainy

d)

snow

97.

What kind of weather will San Antonio experience in the next couple of days?

a)

warm and sunny

b)

thunderstorms

c)

cloudy with mild precipitation

d)

dry and warm

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