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Weather/Climate

Seventh Grade Weather and Climate Test

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What do we call the layer of gases surrounding Earth? atmosphere
What is Earth's atmosphere mostly made up of? nitrogen and oxygen
Where is the ozone found? stratosphere
What is the ozone made up of? three oxygen atoms
What do we call water in its solid state? ice
What do we call water in its gas state? vapor
Why is Earth's atmosphere so important? It provides all the gases living things need to survive.
True or False: Earth's atmosphere remains high enough for liquid water to exist. True
Air has pressure because it has ___________. mass
More mass in a given volume means __________ dense air. more
How are layers of the atmosphere classified? by their temperature
The layers of the atmosphere in order are: ________________, ____________________, _________________, and _______________. troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere
In what layer does weather occur? troposphere
What protects us from UV radiation? ozone
What two things cause winds? pressure and temperature
True or False: Warm air sinks and flows under cool air. False
True or False: Wind speed is measured with an anemometer. True
What instrument is used to determine wind direction? weather vane
Local winds are different from global winds because they occur within a _________ area. small
True or False: Global winds blow over long distances. True
Earth's rotation causes winds to curve, which is known as the __________________ Effect. Coriolis
Condensing water vapor which forms liquid water or ice crystals is known as ___________. clouds
Large clouds that produce thunderstorms are ______________________________. cumulonimbus clouds
True or False: Any water that falls from the clouds is precipitation. True
When a __________ air mass overtakes a warm air mass the result is a cold front. cold
A stationary front results when two air masses meet and neither one __________. moves
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