M.H Patterns in Change

Observe the illustration. What temperatures are shown on this thermometer? Select two answers.

• A) 10°F

• B) 10°C

• C) 50°F

• D) 50°C

Observe the photo. The weather forecast states that the wind will soon reverse its direction. If this happens, how will the wind sock change?

• A) The wind sock will hang limply.

• B) The wind sock will point upward.

• C) The wind sock will point in the opposite direction.

• D) The wind sock will change colors.

Observe the bar graph. The graph shows the rain that fell during one week. Which two days of the week were rainiest?

• A) Sunday and Monday

• B) Tuesday and Wednesday

• C) Sunday and Saturday

• D) Monday and Saturday

A rain gauge is used to measure the amount of rain that falls. Taylor wants to make her own rain gauge. What does she need? Select two answer choices.

• a sponge that can soak up water

• a sock that can fill with water

• a cup that can fill with water

• a plastic ball that will float in water

• a ruler that can measure the height of water

Could the water cycle function without the Sun?

• Yes, the water cycle can function without the Sun.

• No, the water cycle cannot function without the Sun.

• The water cycle can function without the Sun, but not efficiently.

• The water cycle's function is not related to the Sun.

Does the data show weather or climate? Explain why.

• Weather, because it shows short-term temperature changes.

• Climate, because it shows long-term temperature trends.

Is energy from the Sun necessary for the steps of the water cycle?

• Yes. The Sun provides the energy for evaporation.

• Yes. The Sun provides the energy for precipitation.

• No. Other energy sources could easily replace the Sun.

• No. The water cycle does not need energy to occur.

This is a photo of a weather event. Which stage of the water cycle does this photo illustrate?

• runoff from the clouds

• condensation of water vapor

• precipitation from the clouds

• evaporation from the ocean

Which statement about rain describes the climate of Texas?

• Austin, Texas, had rainy weather today.

• The forecast for tomorrow calls for rain in Fort Worth, Texas.

• Rain fell on many Texas cities today but not on El Paso.

• East Texas receives more rain each year than west Texas.

The city of Galveston, Texas, is near the Atlantic Ocean. Why are some kind of severe weather more likely in Galveston than elsewhere?

A​ _____is more likely to strike Galveston than places that are farther away from the ocean. This type of severe weather forms over​​ warm ocean waters. ​

• hurricane
• drought
• tornado
• warm
• shallow