Review: 5.8A B C

What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?

• provide heat energy for evaporation

• provide heat energy for condensation

• dry out the soil for runoff to occur

• provide thermal energy for accumulation

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What process is shown by letter B in the diagram?

• condensation

• transpiration

• evaporation

• precipitation

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The Earth is rotating on its axis, creating _____

• the 12 months
• the years
• the seasons
• day and night

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Which part of Earth is experiencing night?

• A
• B
• C
• D

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The picture above shows the same tree at different times of day. Picture “A” shows the shadow cast at nine o’clock in the morning. Picture “B” shows the same tree at noon.

Which of the following best explains why the shadow of the tree is different at noon?

• Earth rotates until the Sun is almost directly over the tree at noon.

• Earth rotates which makes shadows shorter throughout the day.

• The Sun revolves throughout the day which makes shadows smaller.

• The Sun revolves until the Sun points directly at the tree at noon.

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The pictures above represent the same house at different times of day. What is the correct order for the pictures beginning in the morning?

• A-B-C-D-E

• C-A-D-B-E

• E-B-D-A-E

• C-E-B-A-D

The kinds of data that reflect climate are different from the conditions described in weather data. Which of the following is a description of climate?

• Today it is hot and sunny in Phoenix, Arizona.

• Summers are usually mild in Lansing, Michigan.

• Last week it rained every day in San Antonio, Texas.

• Yesterday was cold and windy in Anchorage, Alaska.

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Which of the following is NOT a statement the meteorologist would make about the weather?

• The high temperature will be 55°F and the low will be 37°F.

• A cold front is bringing in colder weather.

• The wind speed will increase to 25 mph in the afternoon.

• The average weather condition of the area is rainy.

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The sun rises at 7:15 am and sets at 6:15 pm. On this day, how many hours are part of night time?

• 10

• 11

• 12

• 13

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How long is the day-night cycle on Earth?

• 24 hours

• 365 days

• 1 week

• 4 seasons

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