CS2: Quarter 2 Pretest

Which statement explains one way the cryosphere and the hydrosphere interact?

• The clouds high up in the cryosphere constantly send water to the hydrosphere through the process of precipitation.

• Plants and animals in the cryosphere send out water into the hydrosphere through the process of transpiration.

• When the Sun’s energy melts the ice in the hydrosphere, the water flows and joins the cryosphere.

• When the Sun’s energy melts the ice in the cryosphere, the water flows and joins the hydrosphere.

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The Sun provides energy for the circulation of air and water in our atmosphere. Which statement BEST describes the cause of this movement of air and water?

• The Earth absorbs the Sun's energy, which then warms the air at the surface of the planet. The warmer molecules rise as the cooler molecules sink.

• The Earth absorbs the Sun's energy, which then warms the air at the surface of the planet. The cooler molecules rise as the warmer molecules sink.

• The Sun warms the Earth’s surface equally, causing air to rise.

• Heat from the center of the Earth warms the surface of Earth which in turn warms the air and causes it to condense.

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As altitude increases in the atmosphere, the range of temperatures found in each layer does not rise or fall consistently. Which statement BEST EXPLAINS why this happens?

• The layers of the atmosphere are all at different altitudes – this causes layers further from Earth’s surface to be warmer than layers closer.

• The layers of the atmosphere are all different densities – this causes some layers to have a higher temperature although they are at a higher altitude.

• The layers of the atmosphere absorb different amounts of radiation – this causes the troposphere to be the warmest and the thermosphere to be coldest.

• The layers of the atmosphere reflect different amounts of infrared radiation – this causes the mesosphere to be the warmest layer.

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Which of the following is one way that the subtropical jet stream can impact weather in Florida?

• The jet stream does not have an impact on Florida’s weather.

• The jet stream stops fronts from moving.

• The jet stream can increase the severity of thunderstorms in its path.

• The jet stream can decrease the severity of a thunderstorms in its path.

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Areas along coastlines, such as Florida, often do not experience winters as severe as areas inland – even though some of these coastal areas lie further north. Why do coastal areas tend to have more mild winter weather patterns?

• Cold ocean currents only flow east to west and cannot reach inland areas.

• Warm ocean currents only flow east to west and cannot reach inland areas.

• Cold ocean waters cool the air above them, the cool aa flows over coastal areas, but cannot reach the areas inland.

• Warm ocean waters heat the air above them, the warm air flows over coastal areas, but cannot reach areas inland.

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What term is used to describe the daily atmospheric conditions in an area?

• climate

• weather

• temperature

• precipitation

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For the at least the last century, Florida has experienced a hurricane season every year, from June to November. Which of the following describes this occurrence the BEST?

• Florida’s precipitation

• Florida’s global pattern

• Florida’s climate

• Florida’s weather

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Amy and Scott are preparing a presentation on climate in Florida. Which of the following statements would BEST support the idea that Florida has a subtropical climate?

• Florida had record high temperatures this past summer.

• Florida received 35 inches of rain this past year.

• Florida’s location near the equator makes it cooler than most of the United States.

• Florida has a long pattern of experiencing hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters.

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Within a given region, the mean air temperature over a forested area is significantly cooler than the mean air temperature over a land area without trees. What would be the MOST LIKELY cause for the difference in mean air temperature between the forested and non-forested areas?

• The humidity in the air decreased the surface temperature.

• The shading from the trees increased the surface temperature.

• The humidity in the air increased the surface temperatures.

• The shading from the trees decreased the surface temperature.

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Which of the following could result from heat being transferred to a substance?

• The substance changes from a gas to a liquid.

• The substance changes from a liquid to a gas.

• The substance changes from a liquid to a solid.

• The substance changes from a gas to a solid.

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