Unit 3 Science: Weather & Water

Students measure the amount of water collected in a rain gauge. Which of the following accurately describes the amount of rain collected?

• 50 inches

• 50 milliliters

• 60 inches

• 60 milliliters

Meteorologists are scientists who study the atmosphere. Meteorologists examine the effects of weather on the environment by measuring and recording changes in weather. What is a logical reason for using this method?

• to design weather symbols

• To hypothesize the weather

• To predict the weather

• To create a weather map

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3 minute question (take your time):

Choose one of the changes listed below and describe how energy causes it to happen. Use complete sentences to answer the question.

- blowing winds

- growing plants

- the water cycle

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The diagram shows an illustration of the water cycle. Which of the stages does the role of the Sun have an effect on the water cycle? Select ONE stage from the diagram.

• Evaporation

• Accumulation

• Precipitation

• Runoff

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On Tuesday, students predicted how the temperature would compare at different times of the day. The graph below shows the measurements the students took to test the predictions. Which prediction is supported by the results in the graph?

• The temperature will be higher at 12:00 P.M. than at 2:00 P.M.

• The temperature will be higher at 6:00 P.M. than at 10:00 A.M.

• The temperature will be higher at 12:00 P.M. than at 6:00 P.M.

• The temperature will be higher at 10:00 A.M. than at 2:00 P.M.

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The students in Mrs. Turnbull's class recorded the amount of rainfall at the school for four months. The measurements were collected and recorded in the table below. According to the data collected, which of the following is the BEST conclusion?

• September was the driest of the four months.

• The rainfall amounts for August were too high.

• November rainfall amounts were made of hail.

• The rainfall amounts for October were lower than expected.

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Sarah made a terrarium and placed a heat lamp over it to represent the Sun's energy. She observed some of the parts of the water cycle in her terrarium. When she turned the heat lamp off, which part (stage) of the water cycle would be affected FIRST?

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Accumulation

• Evaporation

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3 minute Question (take your time):

A science class wanted to learn about the average rainfall in an area. Students in the class set out 10 rain gauges every night for three months. Each gauge was put in a different spot. The students recorded the amount of water in each gauge every morning. Explain the advantage of collecting rain samples for three months in 10 different locations; compared to one week from 1 location. Explain your answer below.

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Evergreen trees flourish in colder environments and have special leaves which help them survive. Which of the following is NOT an adaptation that allows evergreens to live in colder environments?

• thicker coating of wax to seal in moisture

• needle-like shape to reduce evaporation rates and shed snow

• dark-colored leaves to absorb more solar energy

• leaves that drop in the autumn to prevent moisture loss

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ALL changes on Earth get their energy from the same source. What is the source of energy needed for these changes?

• the wind

• the Sun

• water

• Jupiter

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