DPM #3 Review

What is a conductor of electrical energy?

• Plastic

• Copper

• Wood

• Rubber

Which of the following is an insulator of thermal energy?

• Metal

• Glass

• Wool

• Water

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Describe the role of the Sun in the water cycle.

• It provides light for plants.

• It heats water, causing evaporation.

• It cools the Earth.

• It creates wind.

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Which process in the water cycle involves water vapor cooling and changing back into liquid?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Collection

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What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is the average condition over a long period, while climate is the daily condition.

• Weather changes daily, while climate is the average condition over a long period.

• Weather is only about temperature, while climate includes all atmospheric conditions.

• Weather is predictable, while climate is not.

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Which of the following best describes erosion?

• The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces.

• The movement of sediment from one place to another.

• The formation of new rocks.

• The melting of ice.

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How does weathering contribute to changes on Earth's surface?

• By creating new landforms.

• By breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

• By moving water across the surface.

• By causing earthquakes.

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Predict the next phase of the Moon if it is currently a new moon.

• New moon

• First quarter

• Full moon

• Waning crescent

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Which of the following materials would be best to use for making a pot handle to prevent burns?

• Metal

• Plastic

• Glass

• Wood

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Explain how deposition can change the landscape.

• By breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

• By carrying sediment away from its original location.

• By adding sediment to a new location, creating new landforms.

• By melting ice and snow.

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