Module 6 Study Guide PDF

Name: Date: Module 6 Study Guide **Terms:** Atmosphere -- Air pressure -- Troposphere -- Stratosphere -- Mesosphere -- Thermosphere -- Radiation -- Conduction -- Thermal energy -- Convection -- Global warming -- Greenhouse effect -- Temperature -- Global winds -- Local winds -- Co...

Name: Date: Module 6 Study Guide **Terms:** Atmosphere -- Air pressure -- Troposphere -- Stratosphere -- Mesosphere -- Thermosphere -- Radiation -- Conduction -- Thermal energy -- Convection -- Global warming -- Greenhouse effect -- Temperature -- Global winds -- Local winds -- Coriolis effect -- Jet stream -- Humidity -- Relative humidity -- Cumulus -- Stratus -- Cirrus -- Barometer -- Meteorologist -- Precipitation -- Air mass -- Front -- Climate -- Anemometer -- Thunderstorm -- Tornado -- Hurricane -- Heat -- **Multiple Choice:** **1. Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to Earth\'s surface?**\ a. Mesosphere\ b. Troposphere\ c. Stratosphere\ d. Thermosphere **2. What instrument is used to measure air pressure?**\ a. Thermometer\ b. Anemometer\ c. Barometer\ d. Wind vane **3. Energy transfer that can occur through a vacuum is called:**\ a. Convection\ b. Conduction\ c. Radiation\ d. Precipitation **4. What causes the Coriolis Effect?**\ a. Ocean currents\ b. The Earth\'s revolution around the sun\ c. Local wind patterns\ d. The Earth\'s rotation **5. Which type of cloud is known for being low and flat?**\ a. Cirrus\ b. Nimbus\ c. Stratus\ d. Cumulus **6. What is the movement of air from high pressure to low pressure areas called?**\ a. Convection\ b. Front\ c. Humidity\ d. Wind **7. The amount of water vapor in the air is known as:**\ a. Precipitation\ b. Condensation\ c. Humidity\ d. Evaporation **8. What type of front forms when a cold air mass overtakes a warm air mass?**\ a. Occluded front\ b. Warm front\ c. Stationary front\ d. Cold front **9. Which weather phenomenon is characterized by rotating funnel clouds?**\ a. Hurricane\ b. Tornado\ c. Thunderstorm\ d. Blizzard **10. What percentage of Earth is typically covered by clouds at any given time?**\ a. 50%\ b. 75%\ c. 25%\ d. 65% **11. The study of weather patterns and forecasting is done by a:**\ a. Climatologist\ b. Meteorologist\ c. Geologist\ d. Hydrologist **12. Which process transforms water vapor back into liquid?**\ a. Evaporation\ b. Sublimation\ c. Condensation\ d. Precipitation **13. What determines climate zones primarily?**\ a. Ocean currents\ b. Average temperature and precipitation\ c. Wind patterns\ d. Latitude only **14. Which type of cloud is typically associated with thunderstorms?**\ a. Stratus\ b. Cirrus\ c. Cumulonimbus\ d. Altostratus **15. The transfer of heat through direct contact is called:**\ a. Radiation\ b. Convection\ c. Conduction\ d. Circulation **Labeling** **16.** **17.**  **Essay:** **18. Explain the safety procedures required for severe weather. Explain thoroughly.** **19. Explain the difference between weather and climate and give examples of how to differentiate them.** Answer Key (Always review for accuracy) 1. b 2. c 3. c 4. d 5. c 6. d 7. c 8. a 9. b 10. d 11. b 12. c 13. b 14. c 15. c