Weather and Water Cycle

Students measured the rainfall outside their classroom for five days and recorded their observations.

There was an increase in the amount of rainfall between -

• A. June 10 and June 11

• B. June 11 and June 12

• C. June 12 and June 13

• D. June 13 and June 14

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A student has been measuring and recording changes in weather. Her data is shown in the chart.

Which statement is best supported by the data on the chart shown?

• F. Higher wind speeds blow mostly to the north.

• G. The middle of the week is always the warmest.

• H. Wind travels in only one direction.

• J. Higher wind speeds cool the air temperature.

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A diagram of the stages in the water cycle is shown.

Which of these observations would most likely be seen at Stage N?

• A. Water flowing downhill

• B. Fog forming along a highway

• C. The water level of a lake decreasing

• D. Dark clouds forming in the sky

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Refer to the diagram.

The Nature Club is planning a field trip to Piney Park to collect plant specimens. According to the newspaper forecast, what day should they go on their field trip?

• F. Wednesday, because the rain has stopped and there will be more shade.

• G. Thursday, because the ground will have more time to dry out.

• H. Wednesday, because it is partly sunny.

• J. Thursday, because it will be warmer.

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The students in Mrs. Beck's class recorded the amount of rainfall at the school for four months. The measurements were collected and recorded in the table

According to the data collected, which of the following is the BEST conclusion?.

• A. October was the driest of the four months.

• B. The rainfall amounts for September were too high.

• C. December rainfall amounts were made of snow.

• D. The rainfall amounts for November were lower than expected.

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The pictures show a sidewalk at three different times on the same day. The changes were caused by the weather.

Which table best describes the changes that most likely occurred between 6:00 A.M. and noon?

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Which of the following processes in the water cycle is a direct result of the Sun's energy?

• A. Clouds form from condensation that occurs when water vapor in the atmosphere cools.

• B. Precipitation falls from clouds when they become too heavy.

• C. Water flows through streams and rivers to collect into lakes and oceans.

• D. Water evaporates from lakes, rivers, streams, and oceans and forms water vapor.

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The map shows the weather conditions for some of the cities in Arizona.

Based on the front that is moving through Arizona, what type of weather can be predicted for the city of Tucson?

• F. Tuscon’s temperature will remain the same.

• G. Tuscon’s temperature will rise above 73° F.

• H. Tuscon’s temperature will be exactly 66° F.

• J. Tuscon’s temperature will drop below 73° F.

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What process in the water cycle occurred to form the object at location B in the diagram?

• A. Condensation

• B. Precipitation

• C. Evaporation

• D. Runoff

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Which process of the water cycle is shown?

• F. Precipitation

• G. Evaporation

• H. Condensation

• J. Transpiration

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