Texas Science Exam

This picture shows how a puddle changes over the course of a day. Which process is taking place?

• runoff

• evaporation

• condensation

• precipitation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Mrs. Freeby says, "The air feels very damp today."  Which of the following weather factors is she describing?

• air pressure
• humidity
• precipitation
• wind speed

Which of the following weather changes are often recorded when a warm air mass meets a cold air mass?

• Temperatures begin to fall.

• Rain begins and continues.

• Dry air replaces moist air.

• Wind lessens and stops.

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Braden drew a diagram of the water cycle.  What should he label the process of water moving down the side of the mountain?

• evaporation
• precipitation
• runoff
• condensation

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A water molecule spends much more time in some stages of the water cycle than in others.  Where does a water molecule spend the shortest amount of time as it moves through the water cycle?

• in a glacier
• in the ocean
• under the ground
• in the atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the main source of energy for the water cycle?

• clouds
• sun
• oceans
• wind

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This table shows how fresh water is distributed across Earth's surface. How does the table help identify the importance of water conservation?

• It shows that we need to increase the other sources of fresh water.

• It shows that the most important task is conserving surface water.

• It shows that most fresh water is not easily available for use.

• It shows that ice caps and glaciers help to conserve water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Susan measured changes in temperature over a five-day period. She measured in Fahrenheit and then constructed the bar graph below to organize her data. What weather event most likely occurred between the fourth and fifth day?

• warm front and continuous rain

• reverse front and high humidity

• stationary front and clear skies

• cold front and thunderstorms

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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In which of the following places would air pressure be the highest?

• at the bottom of a valley
• in a cloud
• on a hilltop
• on a mountaintop

Which statement about atmosphere is correct?

• The atmosphere is 100% oxygen.
• The atmosphere is about 600 km thick.
• Winds take place below the atmosphere.
• Weather takes place in the highest layer of the atmosphere.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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