Science Review

Think about the model of the water cycle you created in class. You placed a small cup with some water inside a plastic bag and set the bag in a sunny window. You checked the model after 1 day. What did the model show?

• cloud formation

• only evaporation

• only water condensation

• both water evaporation and condensation.

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Which statement best describes comets?

• comets rotate on an axis

• comets have thick atmospheres

• comets can sometimes have moons

• comets are composed of ice, rock and gas

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

• lake

• ocean

• pond

• river

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What is the main reason invasive species like the Burmese python pose a threat to Florida's ecosystems?

• They compete with native species for food.

• They increase the biodiversity of the ecosystem.

• They attract more tourists to Florida.

• They are protected by Florida law.

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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

A weather forecaster predicts that there will be high humidity and high levels of precipitation in an area. How does humidity differ from precipitation?

• humidity is water that falls as a liquid, and precipitation is water that falls as a solid

• humidity is water that falls as a solid, and precipitation is water that falls as a liquid

• humidity describes gaseous water mixed in air, and precipitation is liquid or solid water

• humidity describes the amount of air pressure in the atmosphere, and precipitation describes the type of cloud