Science TCAP Review 6th Grade

Front

What creates the air pressure difference between the equator and the poles?

Back

The amount of direct sunlight each area receives.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

Identify the type of front that is shown in the image: (Image of a weather front)

Back

Stationary Front.

Front

What method of heat transfer involves warm air rising and cool air sinking?

Back

Convection.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the symbol for a Warm Front?

Back

A red line with semicircles.

Front

What happens to hot air? (RISES / FALLS)

Back

RISES.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the definition of a Cold Front?

Back

A boundary where a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is the definition of a Warm Front?

Back

A boundary where a warm air mass slides over a cold air mass.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is the definition of a Stationary Front?

Back

A boundary between two air masses that are not moving.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is the definition of an Occluded Front?

Back

A front formed when a cold front overtakes a warm front.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is convection?

Back

The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6