Patterns on Earth Review

Look at the picture of the map that shows the temperature and precipitation levels in four cities on the same day.

• On this day, Anchorage had a higher temperature than Orlando.

• On this day, Dallas had a higher temperature than Orlando.

• On this day, New York had a higher temperature than Orlando.

Look at the picture of the map that shows the temperature and precipitation levels in four cities on the same day.

• On this day, Anchorage had more precipitation than Orlando.

• On this day, Dallas had more precipitation than Orlando.

• On this day, New York had more precipitationOrlando.

Look at this map showing the wind direction to Dallas and to Anchorage. The arrows show the direction of the wind. The striped arrow pointing towards Dallas is coming from the south. The solid arrow pointing towards Anchorage is coming from the northwest.

Which sentence is true based on the image?

• The wind to Dallas and Anchorage will both bring cold air.

• The wind to Dallas will bring cold air, but the wind to Anchorage will bring warm air.

• The wind to Dallas and Anchorage will both bring warm air.

• The wind to Dallas will bring warm air, but the wind to Anchorage will bring cold air.

 Look at the map of the world. Choose the correct words to complete the sentence. The average temperature in June in Canada is 77°F. The average temperature in June in Libya is 86°F. ________has a warmer temperature in June, because it is closer to ___________.

 A scientist was investigating how soil forms through weathering and decomposition. Look at the illustration he made after his investigation. Read the following explanations from the scientist. What is the first the step of soil formation?

• Minerals are broken down organic matter mix.

• Air and water weather breaks down rock into smaller minerals.

• Soil forms

• Decomposition breaks down dead plant and animal matter into the minerals.

 Which sentences explain how clay and sand are formed by weathering and decomposition?

• Decomposition is the process of breaking rocks down into minerals such as sand and clay.

• Weathering is the process of breaking rocks down into minerals such as sand and clay.

• Decomposition is the process of breaking down plant or animal material into smaller pieces that form soil.

• Weathering is the process of breaking down plant or animal material into smaller pieces that form soil.

Which is a change that an earthquake would not cause?

• The ground starts shaking.

• Cracks in the surface of the Earth open or shift.

• Roads or buildings are damaged.

• Material erupts from Earth and hardens to form rock.

 Classify each event as a slow or fast change on Earth.

Heavy rains enter a narrow river and cause the banks to flood.

• Fast Change

• Slow Change

 Classify each event as a slow or fast change on Earth.

An earthquake in a city destroys buildings and bridges.

• Fast Change

• Slow Change

 Classify each event as a slow or fast change on Earth.

Weathering breaks rocks down into sand and clay.

• Fast Change

• Slow Change