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- 1. Multiple Choice
Dee measured the the temperature and humidity every afternoon for four days. She recorded the results in the table below.
Which day could Dee conclude was the most hot and humid?
Monday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Thursday
- 2. Multiple Choice
Kenny wants to determine if there is a trend in air temperature changes during April. Which of the following procedures should he follow?
Measure the temperature every hour for 1 day.
Measure the temperature at noon every day in April.
Measure the temperature at the same time each Monday.
Measure the temperature on the first and last day of April.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Most of the clouds in a photograph of a mountain scene are cirrus clouds. Where do cirrus clouds form?
around mountains
at high elevations
near the ground
over the oceans
- 4. Multiple Choice
The table below describes some weather conditions at two different weather stations.
Which statement is correct?
Station 1 is experiencing more rain than station 2.
Both stations are experiencing stronger winds than station 2.
Both stations are experiencing freezing conditions.
Both stations have wind traveling in the same direction.
- 5. Multiple Choice
The diagram below shows the water cycle.
At which point does precipitation happen?
1
2
3
4
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a cumulus cloud?
- 7. Multiple Choice
The following diagram shows a location where two air masses meet.
What is the weather like at this type of air boundary?
cloudy and rainy
clear and cold
clear and warm
windy and cold
- 8. Multiple Choice
Jeff notices that the air pressure is rising. Based on this observation, which type of weather does Jeff expect?
unstable weather
stormy weather
windy weather
fair weather
- 9. Multiple Choice
The following diagram shows the pattern of air movement in a coastal area.
Which type of wind is illustrated in the diagram?
valley breeze
sea breeze
land breeze
mountain breeze
- 10. Multiple Choice
Darnell read that the central part of Argentina has a climate that is very similar to that of the central part of the United States.
What information on the map provides the best explanation for the climates' similarities?
Both countries are located to the east of the Pacific Ocean.
There are large mountains in the western parts of both countries.
The central parts of both countries are about the same distance from the equator.
Both countries are very large compared to many of the countries in the Americas.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Scientists study many factors that allow them to predict weather. Which factor most directly affects the movement of air?
air pressure
relative humidity
precipitation
temperature
- 12. Multiple Choice
Although each place on Earth has its own climate, they can be grouped based on certain overall characteristics. What are the key factors that scientists use to determine the climate of particular place?
temperature and precipitation
length of seasons and precipitation
distance from the ocean and altitude
types of living things and temperature range
- 13. Multiple Choice
Oceans receive freshwater from precipitation and rivers. Yet ocean levels do not change very much from these actions. Why are ocean levels not greatly affected?
Water is constantly seeping underground in the ocean.
Water is constantly evaporating over the ocean's surface.
Water is constantly flowing back into rivers from the oceans.
Water is constantly deposited back on the land through ocean wave action.
- 14. Multiple Choice
Tara is studying the water cycle. She knows that in order for evaporation to happen, there needs to be a source of energy that generates heat. What is the main source of energy that powers the water cycle?
sun
oceans
clouds
water vapor
- 15. Multiple Choice
Jamie sketched the following picture of the landscape he saw while he was on a vacation. It included cacti and barren rock.
What can you conclude about what kinds of plants can grow in this climate?
Only plants that grow very rapidly can grow in this climate.
Only plants that need frequent, heavy rainfalls can grow in this climate.
Only plants that can survive with very little water can grow in this climate.
Only plants that can handle both extreme heat and cold can grow in this climate.
- 16. Multiple Choice
The picture shows how a puddle changes during the day.
What process is taking place?
condensation
precipitation
evaporation
runoff
- 17. Multiple Choice
Mrs. Patton's class wants to measure how quickly water evaporates. They measure the level of some water in a glass for 4 days and record the levels. Which graph shows that the water evaporated over time?
- 18. Multiple Choice
Christine has a glass of water. Michael has a fruit juice drink. Both drinks are at room temperature, and both students add ice to their drinks. Condensation begins to form on the outside of Christine's glass before Michael's. How could they state their observations as a problem to design an experiment?
What is condensation?
How does ice cause condensation to form in water?
Does the temperature of the air influence condensation?
Does the type of liquid influence the rate at which condensation forms?
- 19. Multiple Choice
A scientist is describing weather conditions in an area. At 12:00pm, he reports that the temperature is 18 degrees C (65 degrees F). At 5:00pm the temperature is 15 degrees C (59 degrees F). What could explain the difference between the two temperatures that the scientist reported?
Temperature usually increases from morning to afternoon.
Weather conditions, including air temperature, can change quickly.
Thermometers can give only one accurate temperature reading per day.
He used a thermometer in the morning and a barometer in the afternoon.
- 20. Multiple Choice
Where in a tropical climate are you most likely to find cooler weather and snow?
at the top of a tall mountain
at sea level near a cold ocean current
in cloudy places near the center of the continent
at the base of a mountain range that blocks air flow
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