5th grade Benchmark #1 Review

Which describes a wind that moves from the land to the sea overnight?

• land breeze

• trade wind

• sea breeze

The forecast said a high pressure system will arrive this weekend. Benito and his friends want to go camping. Should they plan to go?

• Yes, the high pressure system will create clear, sunny skies.

• No, the high pressure system will create storm clouds and tornadoes.

• Yes, the high pressure system will create skies filled with cumulusclouds.

• No, the high pressure system will increase humidity and cause rainclouds to form.

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Why is it important to know the different types of clouds?

• Clouds can indicate the time of day that it is.

• Clouds can indicate the type of weather that will occur.

• Clouds can indicate the temperature of different layers of the atmosphere.

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Why do most weather systems in the United States move from west to east?

• The West Coast is at a higher elevation than the East Coast, andweather systems go downhill.

• Prevailing winds carry weather systems to the east across most of the United States.

• The West Coast is warmer, and weather systems move from warmer to colder places.

• Mountain ranges prevent the movement of weather systems fromeast to west.

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Which statement about Hawaii refers to its climate?

• A blizzard occurs on one of Hawaii's tallest mountain peaks.

• A high temperature of 37.8°C was recorded earlier today in Hawaii.

• The mountains were shaded by cumulus clouds on a Tuesday afternoon.

• The coolest months are February and March.

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Which best explains what type of weather the Gulf Stream usually brings to North Carolina?

• increased wind speed

• increased air pressure

• increased temperature

• increased evaporation

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In the morning, Carlos noticed that the air pressure reading on the barometer was beginning to drop. What kind of weather can he most likely expect in the evening?

• The weather will be cloudy with a chance of rain.

• The weather will be warmer with clear skies.

• The weather will be clear and windy.

• The weather will be sunny and cool.

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What conditions are necessary for heat CONDUCTION to occur

between 2 objects?

• 1 object must emit energy as light and heat and another object absorbs the energy.

• 2 objects at different temperatures are located close to one another

• 2 objects at different temperatures are touching one another

• The objects must be surrounded by air or water.

Why should Ann leave space at the top of her plastic bottle when filling with water and then freezing it overnight?

• Plastic expands when frozen, so the water will need more space.

• Plastic contracts when frozen, so the water will need more space.

• Water contracts when frozen, so the water will need more space.

• Water expands when frozen, so the water will need more space.

What is the MAJOR role of the Sun in the water cycle?

• It causes evaporation.

• It allows plants to grow.

• It provides heat for organisms.

• It transmits light.

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