Earth Science

Locations around the world can be placed within three different climate zones. Scientists study the weather of a place over a period of many years to determine its climate. Which are the main factors that determine a location’s climate and its climate zone?

• average wing speed and temperature

• average temperature and precipitation

• average length of day and time of year

• average number of cloudy days and sunny days

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Most places near the equator have warm tropical climates. Some places near the equator are much cooler and even have snow. Where in a tropical climate are you most likely to find cooler weather and snow?

• at the top of a tall mountain

• at sea level near a cold ocean current

• in cloudy places near a desert region

• at the base of a mountain range that blocks air flow

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Which of these bodies of water has the greatest effect on the climate of neighboring land?

• lake

• ocean

• pond

• river

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Savitri is making a model of a tundra. A tundra is a treeless area that usually gets less than 10 inches of precipitation each year. The soil below the surface is frozen. Which climate zone does Savitri’s model show?

• equatorial

• polar

• temperate

• tropical

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Which factors affect temperature and precipitation within a climate zones?

• latitude, elevation and proximity to water

• latitude, number of cities and time of year

• elevation, types of plants and time of year

• elevation, number of rivers and proximity to water

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At home in Clearwater, Florida, Mary Ellen watches the local weather report on the news. The announcer states that a high-pressure system is over the area. Which item should Mary Ellen take with her to the park?

• gloves

• rain coat

• sunglasses

• snow boots

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Precipitation occurs when water moves from the atmosphere to Earth’s surface. The water can be in liquid or solid form. Which two forms of precipitation consists of solid water?

• hail and rain

• sleet and rain

• hail and sleet

• rain and snow

When Andy talked to his cousin in Ohio, she said it was raining. It was snowing at Andy’s house in Pennsylvania. What is the main difference in the weather in the two locations?

• air pressure

• humidity

• temperature

• wind speed

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A puddle evaporated from a sidewalk. What happened to the water that caused it to evaporate?

• The water cooled down.

• The water disappeared.

• The water heated up.

• The water soaked into the sidewalk.

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June is making a model to show how water evaporates from the ocean. Which items can she use in her model?

• flashlight and tea kettle

• stove burner and a pot of water

• thermometer and heating pad

• heat lamp and bowl of salt water

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