5th Grade Earth Science: Climate & Weather

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According to the diagram, when does condensation take place? Options: when the water runs from rivers into the sea, when the water is falling to the Earth as rain or snow, when the water goes from the sea to the clouds, when the water turns into rain in the clouds

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when the water turns into rain in the clouds

Front

Which of the following situations is an example of condensation? car windows fogging up, snow falling from the clouds, a pot of boiling water turning into gas, a plant releasing oxygen into the atmosphere

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car windows fogging up

Front

Which source of water contains water in a gaseous state? Options: glaciers, groundwater, atmospheric water, surface water

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atmospheric water

Front

Based on the rainfall data in the table, which of the following statements about rainfall in Los Angeles is true? Options: The most rainfall occurred in 1920., More rain fell in 1930 than in 1970., The least amount of rainfall was in 1910., More rain fell in 1940 than in 1980.

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More rain fell in 1930 than in 1970.

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What does the graph show?

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Weather records are showing no change in the climate.

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What will happen if a lot of rain falls in a short period of time, on land that does not absorb the water well?

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There will be a large amount of runoff.

Front

Water from a puddle that dries up is an example of which part of the water cycle?

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evaporation

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What are convection cells?

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wind patterns around the Earth that influence the local weather

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If you have a high-humidity, low-pressure air mass that is pushed up a mountain, what will most likely happen to the weather?

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It will precipitate.

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If Justin sees a cloud like the one in the picture again today, what kind of weather will he most likely expect?

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sunny and warm