Sun, Ocean, and Earth Interactions 5.10A

What is the primary source of energy that drives the water cycle?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The Earth's core

• The stars

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Which process in the water cycle involves water vapor cooling and changing back into liquid form?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

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How does the Sun affect the ocean in the water cycle?

• It causes the ocean water to freeze.

• It causes ocean water to evaporate.

• It causes ocean water to sink.

• It causes ocean water to become salty.

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Explain how the Sun's energy is involved in the formation of clouds.

• The Sun's energy melts clouds into rain.

• The Sun's energy evaporates water, which then condenses to form clouds.

• The Sun's energy pushes clouds across the sky.

• The Sun's energy turns clouds into snow.

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What is the effect of Earth's rotation on the appearance of the Sun in the sky?

• It makes the Sun appear to move from east to west.

• It makes the Sun appear to move from north to south.

• It makes the Sun appear to move from west to east.

• It makes the Sun appear to stay in one place.

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How long does it take for Earth to complete one full rotation on its axis?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 48 hours

• 72 hours

Describe how Earth's rotation affects the length and direction of shadows during the day.

• Shadows remain the same length and direction all day.

• Shadows change length and direction as the Sun appears to move across the sky.

• Shadows disappear completely at noon.

• Shadows only appear in the morning.

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Why do we experience day and night on Earth?

• Because the Sun moves around the Earth.

• Because the Earth rotates on its axis.

• Because the Moon blocks the Sun's light.

• Because the Earth moves closer to and farther from the Sun.

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Predict how the water cycle would be affected if the Sun's energy were to decrease significantly.

• The water cycle would speed up.

• The water cycle would slow down or stop.

• The water cycle would remain unchanged.

• The water cycle would reverse.

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Analyze how the interaction between the Sun and the ocean can influence weather patterns.

• The Sun's heat causes ocean water to freeze, affecting weather.

• The Sun's heat causes ocean water to evaporate, forming clouds and precipitation.

• The Sun's heat causes ocean water to sink, affecting weather.

• The Sun's heat causes ocean water to become salty, affecting weather.

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