Science MP3 9WKS

The picture shows a desert sand arch.

Which examples of erosion caused the changes on the Earth's surface to form this desert sand arch? Select the TWO correct answers.

• Water

• Wind

• Heat

• Melting

When water freezes and expands, as shown in the picture above, it is an example of —

• erosion

• weathering

• deposition

• condensation

The valley MOST likely was formed by

• a glacier.

• a volcano.

• a landslide.

• an earthquake.

Students recorded the amount of rain that fell on the playground. The chart shows the amounts for four months.

During which month would the playground most likely be the muddiest?

• February

• March

• April

• May

A student studies two Texas maps that showed some high temperatures for two days in October 2012.

Which city had the greatest change in high temperature? Select the correct answer.

• Lubbock

• San Antonio

• Houston

• Brownsville

Select all the correct answers.

The map below is used to predict the weather for Tuesday.

Which two cities are MOST likely to have cloud cover and precipitation? Select the TWO correct answers.

• Shreverport

• Alexandria

• Lake Charles

• New Orleans

The picture shows water droplets on a blade of grass in the early morning hours. Tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces overnight are called dew.

Which process is most likely causing the water droplets to form on the grass?

• Evaporation

• Weathering

• Condensation

• Runoff

The picture illustrates the Moon’s appearance one night. About how long will it be until the Moon has this appearance again? 

• One week

• Two weeks 

• One month

• One year 

A Sun-Earth cycle is pictured.   

 

                  

What process does the diagram illustrate? 

• The day-night cycle

• The moon phases

• The changing seasons

• The water cycle 

Students are studying how the positions of Earth and the Sun affect changes on Earth.  Which of the following happens after four seasons have passed on Earth?

• Earth has completed one rotation around the Moon.

• Earth has completed one revolution around the Sun.

• The Sun has completed one revolution around Earth.

• The Moon has completed one revolution around Earth.