6th grade Quarter 2 CSA Review

Front

How is heat from the Sun transferred to different parts of the Earth?

Back

Through radiation and convection.

Front

Which instrument would you use to examine microorganisms or fine details in a specimen?

Back

Microscope

Front

How is heat transferred from a heated metal bench to a person sitting on it?

Back

Conduction

Front

How does the Sun influence the movement of air in the atmosphere?

Back

The Sun warms the Earth's surface, which then heats the air, causing it to rise.

Front

What can lead to adverse health effects by altering atmospheric conditions through particulates and heat?

Back

pollutants

Front

In a liquid-in-glass thermometer, what happens to the liquid level when the thermometer is placed in cold water?

Back

It falls.

Front

What is a characteristic of electricity?

Back

It is a versatile form of energy that can be generated from various sources.

Front

What is the most abundant gas in Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Nitrogen

Front

What is a key characteristic of the stratosphere compared to the troposphere?

Back

The stratosphere has a higher concentration of ozone.

Front

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is closest to the surface and is where most weather phenomena occur?

Back

Troposphere