IMBS CPEA Science Test 1

What are the three main states of matter?

• gas, liquid, crystal

• solid, liquid, gas

• plasma, vapor, foam

• solid, liquid, plasma

Which state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

• Solid

• Plasma

• Liquid

• Gas

Describe what happens to water when it freezes.

• Water remains in a liquid state and does not change.

• Water contracts and becomes denser when it freezes.

• Water evaporates completely when it freezes.

• Water expands and forms a crystalline structure when it freezes.

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is short-term; climate is long-term.

• Weather is the average temperature; climate is the daily forecast.

• Weather is determined by geography; climate is influenced by culture.

• Weather changes every season; climate remains constant throughout the year.

Name a type of precipitation that occurs in cold weather.

• Sleet

• Snow

• Hail

• Rain

What are the main factors that influence weather patterns?

• Seasonal changes and lunar phases

• Solar flares and volcanic eruptions

• Temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind patterns, and geographical features.

• Ocean currents and tectonic activity

Explain what a climate zone is.

• A climate zone is a region with specific, consistent weather patterns.

• A climate zone refers to a specific type of soil.

• A climate zone is a type of animal habitat.

• A climate zone is a measurement of air pressure.

How does the water cycle contribute to weather changes?

• The water cycle only affects ocean currents, not weather.

• The water cycle has no effect on weather changes.

• The water cycle contributes to weather changes by regulating temperature, humidity, and precipitation patterns.

• Weather changes are solely caused by human activities.

What instrument is used to measure temperature?

• Voltmeter

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

• Barometer

Identify one characteristic of a tropical climate zone.

• High humidity with frequent snow

• High temperatures and significant rainfall year-round.

• Mild temperatures and seasonal rainfall

• Cold temperatures with little rainfall