Energy from the Sun Assessment

What is both the main source of energy for Earth and the driver of its weather?

• energy from deep ocean vents

• chemical energy stored in algae

• the Sun

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Which describes the day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere on Earth?

• climate

• weather

• forecast

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What does the atmosphere include?

• all of the layers of gases around Earth

• only the water vapor around Earth

• only the carbon dioxide around Earth

Why do Earth’s poles experience cold temperatures?

• They receive the most direct sunlight.

• The receive the least direct sunlight.

• There’s lots of cloud cover to deflect sunlight.

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Which will create fair, stable weather conditions?

• low air pressure

• high air pressure

• overcast

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Multipart: Use the information below to answer questions. A teacher presents temperature data comparing a town in the middle of the state and one that’s next to the ocean. Two students cannot agree on why it is cooler in the summer in the coastal town.

Here are the statements made by each student:

Kendall: Water heats faster than land. This causes water to evaporate and fall as rain to cool the coastal city.

Sophia: Land will heat faster than water. The air over the land increases temperature more quickly than air over water, keeping the coastal town cool.

Which student statement is correct?

• Kendall

• Sophia

• Both are correct.

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Which statement best matches the accurate student opinion above?

• When temperatures drop at night, the air stays warmer over ocean water.

• When temperatures drop at night, the air stays warmer over the land.

• In coastal areas, wind will blow towards the ocean during the daytime.

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Which parts from the list below belong to the hydrosphere? Select ALL that apply.

• water vapor

• temperature

• groundwater

• oceans

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How does the evaporation of surface water impact weather in an area? Select TWO choices that apply.

• It adds water vapor to the atmosphere.

• It warms up Earth’s surface.

• It reduces direct sunlight that reaches the ground when water condenses as clouds.

• The evaporation of surface water has no connection to the weather.

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