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Grade 6 Atmosphere
The eye wall
  1. is the outer layer of a hurricane where there is rain and wind.
  2. is the calm part of the hurricane.
  3. is a brick wall made to protect cities from hurricanes.
  4. contains the hurricane's fastest and most violent winds and rain.
Grade 6 Atmosphere
The reason a mountain located on the equator might have snow on its peak is because of the
  1. altitude.
  2. latitude.
  3. prevailing winds.
  4. ocean currents.
Grade 6 Atmosphere
The layers of the atmosphere are classified according to changes in
  1. altitude.
  2. temperature.
  3. pressure.
  4. density.
Grade 6 Atmosphere
Atmosphere layers are distinguished by                 .
  1. composition
  2. temperature
  3. altitude
  4. all of the above
Grade 6 Atmosphere
A(n)                 is a person who studies the weather.
  1. astronomer
  2. meteorologist
  3. ecologist
  4. zoologist
Grade 6 Atmosphere
What force is behind all weather on Earth?
  1. Wind
  2. Gravity
  3. Earth's rotation
  4. Energy from the Sun
Grade 6 Atmosphere
What types of clouds are the low clouds? (Up to 6,500 feet)
  1. Cirrus
  2. Alto
  3. Stratus
  4. Mammatus
Grade 6 Atmosphere
Which type of severe weather is NOT an intense tropical storm?
  1. hurricane
  2. typhoon
  3. tropical cyclone
  4. tornado
Grade 6 Atmosphere
A major source of oxygen for Earth's atmosphere
  1. is sea water.
  2. is the Sun.
  3. are plants.
  4. are animals.
Grade 6 Atmosphere
The temperature is the lowest in which layer?
  1. Ozone
  2. Mesosphere
  3. Troposphere
  4. Exosphere
Grade 6 Atmosphere

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Which climate zone gets the least direct sunlight?
  1. Polar Zone
  2. Temperate Zone
  3. Tropical Zone
Grade 6 Atmosphere
Winds that blow over short distances.
  1. trade winds
  2. local winds
  3. sea breeze
  4. land breeze
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