Weather in North Carolina - Spring

Which of the following would best model the sun’s role in the water cycle?

• Shine a flashlight on a leaf to model condensation.

• Shine a lamp on a pan of water to model evaporation.

• Sprinkle water over a mound of sand to model runoff.

• Freeze water in ice cube trays to model precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which word best describes the weather during spring in North Carolina?

• mild

• hot

• dry

• cold

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During which day was the weather windy and fair?

• Tuesday

• Wednesday

• Thursday

• Friday

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When are hurricanes least likely to form and affect the weather in NC?

• During summer because the ocean temperature is too warm

• During winter because the ocean temperature is too cold

• During spring because the ocean temperature is falling

• During fall because the ocean temperature is rising

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Which type of cloud is more likely to hold more water: stratus clouds or cumulus clouds?

• Stratus clouds

• Cumulus clouds

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In the water cycle, what happens during evaporation?

• Water vapor changes to liquid water.

• Water falls to the ground from clouds.

• Liquid water changes to water vapor.

• Water flows over the ground.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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In the water cycle, what does the sun provide?

• energy for water to evaporate from oceans

• water for evaporation to happen

• a force to pull water downhill

• water for condensation to happen

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

During transpiration, water moves in which way?

• from the atmosphere to oceans

• from oceans to the atmosphere

• from the atmosphere to plants

• from plants to the atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Which tool measures air pressure?

• thermometer

• wind vane

• anemometer

• barometer

What does an anemometer measure?

• wind speed

• temperature

• wind direction

• amount of snowfall