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SOL science prep 6th grade weather unit Flashcards

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1
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solar energy can be _____, ________, or ________.

A

reflected, absorbed, scattered

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2
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_______ is a way to keep track of energy transfers in or out of the Earth’s system.

A

Earth’s Energy budget

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3
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The sun generates energy through the process of ________ ________.

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nuclear fusion

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4
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Nuclear Fusion occurs when two types of ______ atoms combine to make a heavier _____ atom and an extra ____.

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hydrogen, helium, neutron

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5
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The suns energy travels to earth on ____ waves.

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Electromagnetic

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6
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Heat is circulated through fluids such as air or water

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convection

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7
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soup heating in a pot (convection, conduction, or radiation)

A

convection

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heat that moves through an object. (needs to touch)

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conduction

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9
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a frying pan on the burner (convection, conduction, or radiation)

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conduction

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10
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heat that is moved or transferred between two objects that are not touching.

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radiation

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11
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a hand near an iron to see if its hot (convection, conduction, or radiation)

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radiation

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12
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heat is transferred from the _____ (warmer or colder) object to the ______ (warmer or colder) object

A

warmer, colder

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13
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air is lighter and will rise (warm or cold)

A

warm

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14
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air is heavy and will sink (warm or cold)

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cold

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15
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during the ____, heat rises over the hot landmass and falls over the cooler ocean.

A

day

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16
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what causes ocean currents?

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convection currents (heat rising and cool air falling)

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17
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during the _______, heat rises over the warmer ocean and falls over the cooled landmass

A

night

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18
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______ ____ flow within the mantle which causes the tectonic plates to move.

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convection

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_______ ________ flow within the ocean and cause the ocean’s currents.

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convection currents

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20
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______ ________ flow in the atmosphere when hot air rises and cool air falls. This forms wind.

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convection currents

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21
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where can you find convection currents?

A

Earth’s Mantle
Earth’s Oceans
Earth’s Atmosphere (wind)

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22
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long term
average temperatures

A

climate

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23
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short term
humidity, clouds, storms

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weather

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24
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measures the amount of rain

A

rain gauge

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25
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measures the temperature

A

thermometer

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26
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measures air pressure

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barometer

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27
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measures wind speed

A

anemometer

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28
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measures wind direction

A

wind vane

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29
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measures humidity (moisture in the air)

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hygrometer

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30
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what are the components of making a cloud?

A

heat (usally the sun)
water/water vapor
dust particles
cool air

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31
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how is a cloud formed?

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water evaporates into water vapor
the water vapor rises
water vapor condenses onto dust
lots of droplets come together to form a cloud

32
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which type of cloud indicates change in weather?

A

cirrus

33
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A

cirrus

34
Q

which type of cloud indicates fair weather?

A

cumulus

35
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A

cumulus

36
Q

which cloud is a sign of rain or snow?

A

stratus

37
Q

which clouds form fog?

A

stratus

38
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A

stratus

39
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which clouds have rain or snow falling from them?

A

nimbus

40
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A

nimbus

41
Q

what percent of air is nitrogen?

A

78%

42
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what percent of air is oxygen?

A

21%

43
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what percent of air is carbon dioxide?

A

less than 1%

44
Q

layer closest to earth
eat, sleep, and play here
most air pollution
weather and clouds
has 99% of water vapor and 75% of gas

A

troposphere

45
Q

absorbs harmful rays from the sun
many jets fly in this layer
ozone layer

A

stratosphere

46
Q

protects Earth’s surface from meterorids
coldest layer
shooting star (meteors)

A

mesosphere

47
Q

satellite orbit
auroras occur
thickest
air is thin
warmest

A

thermosphere

48
Q

atmosphere merges with space

A

exosphere

49
Q

name the layers of the atmosphere in order from closest to furthest away from earth.

A

troposphere
stratosphere
mesosphere
Thermosphere
exosphere
( test scores make teachers exited)

50
Q

clockwise winds
low humidity
cool, dry air
air sinks in center
no clouds
clear, sunny

A

high pressure

51
Q

counterclockwise winds
high humidity
warm, moist air
air rises in center
clouds
precipitation

A

low pressure

52
Q

air pressure moves from _ to______

A

high, low

53
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A

high pressure

54
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A

low pressure

55
Q
A

cold fount

56
Q

cumulonimbus clouds
heavy precipitation
after there are clear skies and cool temperature

A

cold front

57
Q
A

warm front

58
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stratus clouds
slow steady precipitation
after it passes increase in temperature & high humidity

A

warm front

59
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A

stationary front

60
Q

stratus clouds
many days of rain

A

stationary front

61
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A

occluded front

62
Q

where air masses meet but do not mix

A

front

63
Q

how does a cold front form?

A

fast cold air meets slow warm air

64
Q

how does a warm front form?

A

fast warm air meets slow cold air

65
Q

how does a occluded front form?

A

warm air meets cold air and is pushed up and out of way

66
Q

how is a stationary front formed?

A

cold air meets warm air and neither move

67
Q

polar maritime

A

temperature: cold
humidity: high (wet)

68
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polar continental

A

temperature: cold
humidity: low (dry)

69
Q

tropical maritime

A

temperature: hot
humidity: high (wet)

70
Q

tropical continental

A

temperature: hot
humidity: low (dry)

71
Q

winds greater than 35 mph
at least 3 hours long
visibility less than 1/4 mile
winter
snow

A

blizzard

72
Q

south & Midwest
summer months
lasts months to years
low rainfall

A

drought

73
Q

winds 74 mph or more
warm
heavy rain
lasts up to 2 weeks
forms near equator

A

hurricane

74
Q

spring or summer
occurs anywhere
couple of mins to hours
heavy rain
thunder & lightning

A

thunderstorm

75
Q

winds up to 250 mph
few feet to 2 miles wide
lasts seconds to over hour
rapidly whirling, funnel-shaped
south: march-may
north: summer

A

tornado

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