4G Science 3rd 9wks Review

Observe the illustration. Myra is using a cup of water as a model of the water cycle. The cup is sealed with clear plastic wrap. What would be the best way to model the energy source for the water cycle?

• Pour the cup out.

• Slide the cup back and forth.

• Shake the cup up and down.

• Place the cup in a sunny area.

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This is a photo of clouds. Which process formed these clouds?

• water vapor cooling and condensing into tiny droplets of liquid water

• water vapor collecting together without condensation

• precipitation from the upper part of the atmosphere

• evaporation of water from oceans or lakes

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When snow melts, water may flow across the land. What is the name for this movement of water?

• precipitation

• runoff

• condensation

• groundwater

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What is the role of the Sun in the water cycle?

• The Sun's energy causes water to evaporate, which is the first step in the water cycle.

• The Sun creates wind, which pushes clouds around the Earth.

• The Sun provides light for plants, which use photosynthesis to create water.

• The Sun cools the Earth's surface, causing water to condense into clouds.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

This is an illustration of the water cycle. Name the stages of the water cycle labeled in this illustration.

• A - Evaporation

  B - Evaporation

  C -Transpiration

• A - Chocolate

  B - Popsicles

  C - Candy

• A - Condensation

  B - Evaporation

  C - Precipitation

• A - Evaporation

  B - Condensation

  C - Precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What does the photo show about the weather or climate for the school?

• The climate is warm and sunny.

• The weather is warm and sunny.

• The school has a warm, sunny climate all year long.

• The school has warm, sunny weather all year long.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

These statements describe the climate of Houston, Texas, EXCEPT for which one?

• Houston has much warmer summers than winters.

• June is usually the rainiest month in Houston.

• The high temperature in Houston today was 32°C (90°F).

• Snow falls about once every three years in Houston.

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Maria measures temperature and precipitation in her hometown during October. The table shows the data she measured. Has Maria gathered information about the weather or the climate?

• Climate

• Weather

• Both weather and climate

• Neither weather or climate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

This is a poster from Shell Beach. The Nguyen family plans to visit Shell Beach. Can they predict the weather during their trip based on the claim in the poster?

• They can ONLY predict the weather by checking the local news.

• It depends on the time of year they are visiting.

• Yes, the poster guarantees the weather will be warm and sunny during their trip.

• No, the poster describes the temperature of the ocean.

The bar graph shows the average number of daylight hours in Dallas, Texas. The data for June is not included in the bar graph. What is the most likely average number of daylight hours during June?

• 5 hours

• 10 hours

• 14 hours

• 25 hours

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