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Cambridge Checkpoint Science Summer Assignment
Weather and Climate Review
1)
_________________________ is the distance north or south of the equator.
2)
Explain the difference between a barometer, psychrometer, and thermometer:
Barometer: _______________________________________________________________
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Psychrometer: _____________________________________________________________
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Thermometer: _____________________________________________________________
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3)
____________________________ may form when moisture condenses on small particles
in the atmosphere.
4)
What happens to air temperature and pressure as elevation increases?
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5)
Explain the difference between cumulus, stratus, and cirrus clouds:
Cumulus: _________________________________________________________________
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Stratus: ___________________________________________________________________
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Cirrus: ___________________________________________________________________
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6)
What type of rays from the sun cause sunburn when absorbed in large quantities?
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7)
Differentiate between a hurricane and a tornado:
Hurricane:: ________________________________________________________________
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Tornado:__________________________________________________________________
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8)
Almost all of the Earth’s energy comes from __________________________.
9)
______________________________ is a measure of water vapor in the air.
10)
The general conditions of temperature and precipitation for a large area is/are called
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11)
Explain how the ozone layer protects the Earth (i.e. What does the ozone layer “absorb?”)
12)
Explain the greenhouse effect and how it is affecting the environment.
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13)
Differentiate between the windward and leeward side of a mountain. Be sure to explain the
difference in temperature, moisture levels, etc.
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14)
Explain the difference between the various types of winds.
Prevailing westerlies: _______________________________________________________
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Prevailing easterlies_________________________________________________________
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Polar westerlies: ___________________________________________________________
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Polar easterlies: ____________________________________________________________
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15)
Differentiate between a warm front and cold front:
Warm Front: ______________________________________________________________
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Cold Front: _______________________________________________________________
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16)
Differentiate between a stationary front and an occluded front:
Stationary Front: ___________________________________________________________
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Occluded Front: ___________________________________________________________
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