1. Science Review: Earth Science Page 1 of 2
Name: _______________________________________
Directions: Read the terms & concepts below. Check off the boxes to indicate how confident you are about your knowledge on those subjects. Spend more
time studying the areas where you need additional practice. Make notes if you need to. Good luck!
Notes:
Solar System: Terms & Concepts 4 3 2 1
The role of the sun in the solar system
Terrestrial versus Gas Planets
How much of the Earth is water (salt & fresh water)
How does the moon stay in place
How do objects stay on Earth
Asteroids, comets, moons, meteors, planets, stars
The Water Cycle: Terms & Concepts
Evaporation/ Condensation/ Precipitation
Why is the water cycle important
How do clouds form
Where is water stored

2. Science Review: Earth Science Page 2 of 2
Weather
Notes:
What causes wind
How do land & water affect wind/ temperature
What causes severe weather
What type of weather occurs under low/high pressure systems
What type of weather occurs with cold/ warm/ stationary fronts
Air pressure & its affect on weather
Reading a weather map