Weather and Climate/Water Cycle

Dee measured the the temperature and humidity every afternoon for four days. She recorded the results in the table below.

Which day could Dee conclude was the most hot and humid?

• Monday

• Wednesday

• Tuesday

• Thursday

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The diagram below shows the water cycle.

At which point does precipitation happen?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Darnell read that the central part of Argentina has a climate that is very similar to that of the central part of the United States.

What information on the map provides the best explanation for the climates' similarities?

• Both countries are located to the east of the Pacific Ocean.

• There are large mountains in the western parts of both countries.

• The central parts of both countries are about the same distance from the equator.

• Both countries are very large compared to many of the countries in the Americas.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Although each place on Earth has its own climate, they can be grouped based on certain overall characteristics. What are the key factors that scientists use to determine the climate of particular place?

• temperature and precipitation

• length of seasons and precipitation

• distance from the ocean and altitude

• types of living things and temperature range

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Tara is studying the water cycle. She knows that in order for evaporation to happen, there needs to be a source of energy that generates heat. What is the main source of energy that powers the water cycle?

• sun

• oceans

• clouds

• water vapor

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

The picture shows how a puddle changes during the day.

What process is taking place?

• condensation

• precipitation

• evaporation

• runoff

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Where in a tropical climate are you most likely to find cooler weather and snow?

• at the top of a tall mountain

• at sea level near a cold ocean current

• in cloudy places near the center of the continent

• at the base of a mountain range that blocks air flow

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Condition of the air such as temperature, cloud cover, wind and rain describe

• climate
• gravity
• weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which best describes climate?

• Summers are typically hot and dry.

• It rained this week.

• Yesterday it was cold and windy.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The labeled diagram shows the water cycle over the ocean.  At which point is salt water being evaporated? 

• A
• B
• C
• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4