Patterns of Earth

Sam made a sandcastle at the beach at 5:00 a.m. during low tide. When he came back 6 hours later, his sandcastle was nowhere to be found. What is one reason this may have happened?

• The moon's gravity pulled the sandcastle into space.
• High tide came in and eroded the sandcastle away.
• The meteorologist predicted sunny skies.
• Because Sam built his castle closer to the sun, the sun evaporated the sand into the atmosphere.

True or false: It takes the moon approximately 29 days, or one month to revolve around the Earth.

• True
• False

How many tides are seen within a 24 hour period?

• 1 high tide
• 1 high tide and 1 low tide
• 2 high tides and 2 low tides
• 1 high tide and 3 low tides

Which hemisphere does McKinney occupy?

• The Northern Hemisphere
• The Southern Hemisphere
• The Eastern Hemisphere
• Directly along the equator

In which process does the water cycle begin?

• Evaporation
• Condensation
• Precipitation
• It doesn't have a beginning or end.

What is the main energy source that powers the water cycle?

• The ocean
• The sun
• People
• Clouds

In which process of the water cycle does a gas turn into a liquid?

• Evaporation
• Condensation
• Precipitation
• Accumulation or Runoff

Angelina was supposed to meet her mom at noon for lunch; however, her Apple watch's battery died. Earlier that morning, when the sun was rising, she noticed her shadow was very long. However, now when she stood outside, she noticed her shadow was extremely short. What does this tell her?

• The sun is directly above her, showing her it's 12:00 and she needs to meet mom.
• She needs to go to bed. She already missed lunch.
• It's the middle of the night.
• It's 6:00 a.m.- way too early for lunch.

What causes seasons?

• The timing of the tides.
• The Earth's tilt toward/away from the sun along its axis.
• The Earth's proximity to the sun.
• The phases of the moon.

Which weather tool measures the direction the wind is blowing?

• Rain Gauge
• Thermometer
• Anemometer
• Wind/weather Vane