Science Chapter 6 Study Guide

Test Fri., Feb.  25

Study Guide due for 2 bonus points Thurs., Feb. 24

-         reread chapter 6 (pages 178-203)

-         know your vocabulary words/flashcards

-         be able to answer Checkpoint questions at the end of each section

-         be able to answer Lesson Checkpoint questions at the end of each lesson

-         review activities done in class

-         review worksheets

1.  What is the water cycle?

2.  What is Earth’s atmosphere?

3.  What is/causes a sea breeze? A land breeze?

4.  What causes wind?

5.  What is a front?

6.  What type of weather typically occurs with a cold front? 

7.  What type of weather typically occurs with a warm front?

8.  What are the three main types of clouds?

9.  What three things affect weather conditions?

10.  What is a thermometer? A rain gauge?  A hygrometer?

11.  How are greenhouse gases beneficial?

12.  Complete the Chapter Review #1-7, 9-12, 15-18 on p. 204-205.