Weather Test Review

Based on the diagram, which season would the northern hemisphere be experiencing?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What season is the southern hemisphere experiencing when the northern hemisphere is experiencing summer

• Fall

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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How does weather differ between summer and winter in North Carolina?

• Precipitation is greater in winter than in summer.

• Precipitation is greater in summer than in winter.

• Temperatures are warmer in summer than in winter.

• Temperatures are warmer in winter than in summer.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Where could it be expected to be sunny and warm in January?

• Alaska

• Florida

• Maine

• Michigan

On a hot summer afternoon, the wind speed increases and large dark clouds begin to form. Which weather conditions are most likely to occur?

• clear skies

• low winds

• freezing rain

• thunderstorms

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Which describes the processes involved in causing rain?

• Warm air moves in below cool air, pushing the cool air up, which causes clouds to form and rain to fall.

• Cool air moves in above warm air, pushing the warm air down, which causes clouds to form and rain to fall.

• As warm air rises, it cools, causing water to condense on dust particles and form clouds. The water eventually falls as rain.

• As cool air rises, it warms, causing water to condense and form clouds. The water molecules eventually fall as rain.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A bag is placed tightly around the leaves of a plant and placed in the sun. After a few hours there is water in the bag. What process caused the water to form?

• precipitation, due to water in the plant losing heat energy

• condensation, due to water in the plant losing heat energy

• evaporation, due to water in the plant gaining heat energy

• transpiration, due to water in the plant gaining heat energy

How does water from the ocean return to lakes in the mountains?

• Rivers bring water away from the oceans and to the mountains.

• Underground water reservoirs move water from the ocean to the mountains.

• The rotation of the Earth causes evaporation of the ocean’s water, which allows the winds to blow the moisture to the mountains.

• The sun’s energy causes evaporation of the ocean’s water, which condenses into clouds, precipitates, and refills bodies of water in the mountains.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

How will the Sun’s energy affect the water cycle?

• The ocean water will increase due to the runoff of the rivers.

• The rivers and lakes will increase because of more precipitation.

• Heat from the Sun will cause liquid water to condense and form water vapor.

• Heat from the Sun will cause liquid water to evaporate and form water vapor.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

A student made two observations about a city.

Observation 1: The last time it rained was 18 days ago.

Observation 2: It was below freezing outside this morning.

Which comparison can be made using the student’s observations?

• Both describe the weather in the city.

• Both describe the climate in the city.

• Observation 1 describes the weather, and Observation 2 describes the climate.

• Observation 1 describes the climate, and Observation 2 describes the weather.