Earth and Space Science Review

The kinds of data that reflect climate are different from the conditions described in weather data. Which of the following is a description 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, Texas.

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The table shows some weather data collected over a five-day period. What pattern over the five days can be observed in the collected data?

• There was more rain on the warmer days.

• There were fewer clouds as the week went on.

• Rain came along with lower temperatures.

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Weather and climate data are different. Which of the following is a description of weather data?

• The average daytime high in the Amazon is 25C.

• Temperatures in the Arctic are usually below freezing.

• It rained two inches in Miami, Florida on May 5th.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The map shows the weather for Texas on Monday, October 15, 2012. Before the front passed through Houston on Sunday, the high temperature was 14C. Which of the following is the most reasonable prediction for the high temperature on Monday, after the front has passed?

• $8\degree c$

• $14\degree c$

• $20\degree c$

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Climate data is not the same as weather data. Which of the following is a description of climate data?

• New York had a record rainfall on Wednesday.

• The coast of Antarctica has very short summers.

• Winds are currently from the south in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Most evaportation in the water cycle happens from oceans. This is because oceans-

• expose the most water to the Suns energy

• contains water with salt dissolved in it

• have currents that constantly mix them

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Suns heat causes which of the following movements of water in the water cycle?

• Rivers flowing down mountains

• Evaporation from oceans

• Precipitation form clouds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

The diagram shows the water cycle.Which labeled part shows precipitation?

• A

• B

• C

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Students are conducting an investigation using four bowls containing water and salt to represent the ocean.Where did the most evaporation occur?

• Sunny window sill

• Outside in shade

• Outside in direct sunlight

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Students built a model of the water cycle by putting water in the bottom of a plastic bottle and then shining a lamp on it. What part of the model represents the Sun’s energy?

• Lamp shining on bottle

• Tiny droplets forming at top of bottle

• Drops running down the side of bottle

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