Earth
The Solar System
Weather and Climate
The Water Cycle
Light
100
The Earth rotates on its:
A- Crust
B- Gravitational pull
C- Axis
D- Equator
C- Axis
100
The planet Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. This means that Jupiter is larger than –
A- all stars in the universe.
B- the Sun.
C- all objects in the universe.
D- Earth.
D- Earth.
100
What is a meteorologist?
A- A scientist who uses scientific principles to explain, understand, observe, or forecast the earth's weather and climate.
B- A scientist who studies the solar system.
C- A scientist who studies animals.
D- A scientist who studies people.
A- A scientist who uses scientific principles to explain, understand, observe, or forecast the earth's weather and climate.
100
What happens to water when it evaporates?
A- When water evaporates, it becomes water vapor in the atmosphere.
B- When water evaporates, it is destroyed and cannot be brought back.
C- When water evaporates, it becomes a solid, such as a rock.
D-When water evaporates, it is changed into a different chemical.
A- When water evaporates, it becomes water vapor in the atmosphere.
100
The arrows in the diagram above represent rays of light. The image above shows light __________ the mirror.
A- reflecting off
B- passing through
C- absorbing into
D- refracting through
A- reflecting off
200
The Earth rotates on its axis every:
A- 24 hours
B- 365 days
C- Hour
D- Three years
A- 24 hours
200
In a model of our solar system, which object should be placed at the center of all orbits?
A- Earth
B- The Moon
C- The Sun
D- Saturn
C- The Sun
200
Weather is...
A- the daily state of the atmosphere, or air, in any given place.
B-The average of weather conditions in an area over a long period.
A- the daily state of the atmosphere, or air, in any given place.
200
The diagram shows the processes of the water cycle. What causes evaporation to occur in this system?
A- The Sun radiates heat to warm the water in the ocean
B- Water falls on the land
C- Water condenses and forms clouds
D- Water flows from the land to the ocean
A- The Sun radiates heat to warm the water in the ocean
200
Which example below best describes a situation in which light can refract?
A- light travels in a straight line until it hits the side of a brick house
B- light passes through air and then through a glass surface
C- light travels until it hits the side of a tall tree
D-light hits a mirror
B- light passes through air and then through a glass surface
300
What causes night and day on Earth?
A- The moon orbiting Earth
B- The Sun shining brighter
C- Earth's rotation on its axis
D- People turning the lights on and off
C- Earth's rotation on its axis
300
The Moon, the Sun, and Earth all have different physical characteristics. Which of these best describes a physical characteristic of both Earth and the Moon?
A- Has a 28-day orbital period
B- Mostly made of hydrogen and helium
C- Has a solid rocky surface
D- Rotates every 24 hours
C- Has a solid rocky surface
300
Climate is...
A- the daily state of the atmosphere, or air, in any given place.
B-The average of weather conditions in an area over a long period.
B-The average of weather conditions in an area over a long period.
300
What is condensation?
A- Water going from a liquid state to a solid state.
B- Water going from a solid state to a liquid state.
C- The change of the physical state of matter from a gas into a liquid.
D- The change in physical state from liquid to a gas.
C- The change of the physical state of matter from a gas into a liquid.
300
uestion:
Which table best describes the behavior of the light ray as it encounters the materials?
400
In which direction does the Sun appear to move across it sky?
A- East to West
B- West to East
C- North to South
D- South to North
A- East to West
400
The Earth is the ____ planet from the sun.
A- 2nd
B- 4th
C- 1st
D- 3rd
D- 3rd
400
What does a meteorologist use to collect rain samples?
A- A sonic cup.
B- A test tube.
C- A graduated cylinder.
D- A bucket.
C- A graduated cylinder.
400
What causes clouds to form?
A- Precipitation
B- Heat
C- Freezing
D- Condensation
D- Condensation
400
Light travels in...
A- Style
B- A zigzag
C- A straight line
D- A minivan
C- A straight line
500
Review the diagram above. Based on the position of the sun, about what time is it?
A- noon
B- late-afternoon
C- midnight
D- mid-morning
A- noon
500
Uranus is the ___ planet from the sun.
A- 3rd
B- 4th
C- 7th
D- 8th
C- 7th
500
What do meteorologists us to measure temperature?
A- Thermometer.
B- Triple beam balance.
C- Wind sock.
D- Hot plate.
A- Thermometer.
500
What does this represent on a weather map?
A- A warm front
B- A cold front
C- Tornadoes
D- Wind
B- A cold front
500
BONUS!!! What is Mrs. Eclavea's favorite color?
A- Pink
B- Blue
C- Purple
D- Pink
C- Purple
600
Review the diagram above. Based on the position of the sun, about what time is it?
A- 12:00pm
B- 10:00am
C- 3:00am
D- 6:00pm
D- 6:00pm
600
Ken has a basketball, a golf ball, and a baseball. He wants to use these three balls to model the Sun, Earth, and Moon. Which arrangement below best represents the relative sizes of the Sun, Earth, and Moon, and the distances between them?
A-
B-
A-
600
What does a meteorologist measure using a wind sock?
A- Wind speed.
B- Rain.
C- Wind direction.
D- Temperature.
C- Wind direction.
600
Which step in the water cycle is represented by the letter Z?
A- Condensation
B- Runoff
C- Precipitation
D- Evaporation
A- Condensation
600
BONUS!!! What is the name of Mrs. Howe's husband?
A- Mr. Howie Howe
B- Mr. Sean Howe
C- Mr. Sean Elwell
D- Diglett
C- Mr. Sean Elwell