SG EQT’s 2015-16

  1. Be able to tell what labels are given for the 6 air masses that affect our weather. Example: an air Mass from over the land in Canada would be a continental polar air mass. Cold and dry
  2. What type of weather change would occur if a warm front displaces a cold front? An increase in cloud cover with extended periods of rain and temperatures would increase
  3. The outer edge of an air mass is called a______. Front
  4. Seasonal changes on the earth occur because of______. The tilt of the earth on its axis
  5. Be able to identify points on the earth that are in different seasons by where they sit in relation to the sun.
  6. Which of the following would result if the earth were NOT tilted on its axis? Most of the earth would no longer have seasons.
  7. Same as number 5
  8. Which of the following directly contributes to the creation of the Jet Stream? Air pressure differences
  9. Which type of weather change will most likely occur where a cold front is overtaking a warm front? An increase in cloud cover with possible rain and temperatures will decrease slightly
  10. The air over a beach is quickly warmed by the sun. What might be the result? The air mass will rise and clouds may form
  11. How do warm air masses compare to cold air masses? Warm air masses can hold more moisture
  12. If you read an article describing the conditions of a city during the day what is it describing? The weather
  13. Know how to read a climatograph.
  14. The Coriolis Effect can cause wind and air currents to be deflected because of the ______? West to East rotation of the Earth
  15. After observing the pedals on her bike stopped moving. Marnie realized she had a problem to solve. What should she do next if she wants to follow the steps in the scientific method? Predict why the pedals stopped moving
  16. Which season has the longest days and shortest nights? Summer
  17. Many animals in the desert can only drink at night. Why? During the day water evaporates
  18. ______is the process by which water returns to the surface of the earth in a liquid or solid form. Precipitation
  19. Tory and Ann are painting with water colors. Tony is painting inside the house and Ann is painting outside in the sun. What will happen because of evaporation? Ann’s painting will dry faster than Tony’s.
  20. What type of weather would you experience if where you lived was under a high pressure system? Clear and sunny
  21. If I gave you 4 items; sand, air, water, and a paper clip which would be an example of technology? The paper clip
  22. Anything built or designed to make the lives of humans easier is known as what? Technology
  23. Why does the equator stay warmer than the rest of the Earth all year long? It is always closer to the sun
  24. If you were at the airport and wanted to know what direction the wind was blowing, what instrument would you use? A wind sock
  25. What is the main effect of the water cycle on earth? Allows water to be reused
  26. Javier and Radha were mixing chemicals for their science lab experiment when Radha accidentally spilled one of the chemicals. What should the students have done next? Told the teacher about the spill.
  27. What step is missing in the scientific method list? Analyze the data
  28. When using the scientific method, what must you do before making a prediction? Observe the problem
  29. What is the final step in the scientific method? Making a conclusion
  30. What is the weather instrument called that tracks rain movement, location and amount of rainfall? radar