Earth science review

From the weather map above you can predict that the weather over in Michigan will be getting —

• snow

• ice storm

• colder

• warmer

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On a weather map, which of the symbols represents a cold front?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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A family is going to visit Austin on Sunday.  They review Saturday's weather map in order to plan their activities.
 
The family can expect the weather on Sunday to be ―

• 
  cool and dry
• sunny with high winds
• cold and rainy
• hot with thunderstorms

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How many hours does it take Earth to rotate one time?

• 365 days
• 1 day
• 28 days
• 7 days

Which of the following is an examples of climate?

• Today it is hot and sunny in Phoenix, Arizona
• Summers are usually mild in Lansing, Michigan
• Last week it rained every day in San Antonio, TX
• Yesterday was cold and windy in Anchorage, AK

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All of these are true about the diagram EXCEPT-

• Seasons are caused by Earth's tilt as it revolves around the sun
• The season shown in the northern hemisphere is winter
• The season shown for the southern hemisphere is summer
• Seasons on Earth are caused by rotation

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When taking a bike ride in the morning, a boy noticed fog had formed near a pond.

The formation of fog was most likely caused by ―

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Runoff

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In August a class observed the changes in the length of the shadow of a meter stick.  The measurement at 8:00 am is shown in at the top with the yellow sun.
 
Which picture underneath shows how the meter stick’s shadow most likely looked at 5:00 pm?
 

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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The Sun's energy causes changes on Earth. Which of the following is a change caused by the Sun?

• The Sun's energy is reflected off high mountains, causing cold temperatures.

• The Sun's energy heats the Earth, contributing to evaporation.

• The Sun's energy heats the Earth causing precipitation

• The Sun has no effect on the Earth

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How long does it take Earth to rotate once on its axis?

• 24 hours

• one week

• one month

• one year

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