Weather
Water Cycle
Patterns
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The maps show some weather information. Based on the maps, what type of weather is the most reasonable prediction for Austin for Thursday of that week? (See maps)
d. cool and rainy
100
The sun drives the water cycle by doing which of the following? a. Rotating on its axis b. Giving off light for plants c. Keeping Earth in orbit d. Providing heat for evaporation
d. Providing heat for evaporation
100
Show problem 3.
a. 226 meters
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Show number 6.
c.
200
All of the following tools are useful in measuring weather conditions except---- a. thermometers b. rain gauges c. wind socks d. telescopes
d. telescopes
200
All of the following are forms of water found in the water cycle except---- a. clouds b. water vapor c. precipitation d. carbon dioxide
d. carbon dioxide
200
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c.
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d. clear and 20
300
Which of the following is data that would be included in a description of a region's climate? a. The time of arrival of a cold front b. Annual average amount of precipitation c. Change in humidity over one week d. The strength of the most recent hurricane
b. Annual average amount of precipitation
300
Which of the following supplies the energy that drives the water cycle on Earth? a. the sun b. the oceans c. wind d. gravity
a. the sun
300
Show number 10.
c. the length of the shadow will increase
300
Show number 20.
d. 15
400
Meteorologists are scientists who study weather patterns and make forecasts about upcoming weather. Which of the following would a meteorologist analyze when predicting weather? a. The habitat of an organism b. the movement of fronts c. the Sun and the Moon d. The growth of plants
b. the movement of fronts
400
The diagram shows the water cycle. Which letter represents condensation? (show picture)
C
400
Show number 12.
D
400
Which letter represents precipitation? (show diagram)
D
500
All of the following correctly describe characteristics of weather and climate except---- a. The weather in an area can change from day to day b. Climate describes conditions over larger areas than weather c. Both climate and weather data might include temperature d. The climate of a region will probably not be the same next year
d. The climate of a region will probably not be the same next year
500
This diagram shows the stages of the water cycle. Which observation would be seen at stage N? (see picture)
a. water flowing downhill
500
Show number 15.
b. relative orbits
500
Which letter represents evaporation? (show diagram)
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