Mixed Review
Sarah carried out an investigation to study rain. She measured daily precipitation by making a rain gauge from a plastic bottle and a ruler. She cut the top off the bottle and glued the ruler to the bottle. Then, she placed the bottle outside. For a week, she used the rain gauge to measure the water in the bottle at the end of each day.
Day 1: 0.50
Day 2: 0.50
Day 3: 1.00
Day 4: 1.50
Day 5: 2.50
Sarah recorded the high temperature for the same days that week. She also recorded whether the sky had small clouds, large clouds, or no clouds. The table below shows her observations.
Day Temperature (°F) Sky Observations 1 64 small clouds
2 65 small clouds
3 64 small clouds
4 64 large clouds
5 47 large clouds
6 45 no clouds
7 46 no clouds
What should Sarah conclude about the relationship between cloud cover and rainfall, based on the data shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2?
A Rainfall causes fewer clouds to form.
B Rainfall causes more clouds to form.
C There is less rainfall on cloudier days.
D There is more rainfall on cloudier days.
D There is more rainfall on cloudier days.
How would a decrease in temperature most likely affect the water cycle on Earth’s surface?
A) Runoff would increase, because there would be more snowmelt.
B) Transpiration would decrease, because plants would lose less moisture.
C) Evaporation would decrease, because cooler temperatures slow down water movement.
D) Condensation would increase, because colder air holds more moisture.
C) Evaporation would decrease, because cooler temperatures slow down water movement.
Sarah carried out an investigation to study rain. She measured daily precipitation by making a rain gauge from a plastic bottle and a ruler. She cut the top off the bottle and glued the ruler to the bottle. Then, she placed the bottle outside. For a week, she used the rain gauge to measure the water in the bottle at the end of each day.
Day 1: 0.50
Day 2: 0.50
Day 3: 1.00
Day 4: 1.50
Day 5: 2.50
Sarah recorded the high temperature for the same days that week. She also recorded whether the sky had small clouds, large clouds, or no clouds. The table below shows her observations.
Day Temperature (°F) Sky Observations 1 64 small clouds
2 65 small clouds
3 64 small clouds
4 64 large clouds
5 47 large clouds
6 45 no clouds
7 46 no clouds
Sarah claims a cold front moved into the region that week. Which two pieces of evidence support her claim?
A. the change in temperature between Day 2 and Day 3
B. the change in temperature between Day 4 and Day 5
C. the change in precipitation between Day 2 and Day 3
D. the change in precipitation between Day 4 and Day 5
B. the change in temperature between Day 4 and Day 5
D. the change in precipitation between Day 4 and Day 5
Sarah carried out an investigation to study rain. She measured daily precipitation by making a rain gauge from a plastic bottle and a ruler. She cut the top off the bottle and glued the ruler to the bottle. Then, she placed the bottle outside. For a week, she used the rain gauge to measure the water in the bottle at the end of each day.
Day 1: 0.50
Day 2: 0.50
Day 3: 1.00
Day 4: 1.50
Day 5: 2.50
Sarah recorded the high temperature for the same days that week. She also recorded whether the sky had small clouds, large clouds, or no clouds. The table below shows her observations.
Day Temperature (°F) Sky Observations 1 64 small clouds
2 65 small clouds
3 64 small clouds
4 64 large clouds
5 47 large clouds
6 45 no clouds
7 46 no clouds
Which action would make sure Sarah was only measuring the amount of rain that fell on one day?
A measure the humidity of the air around the rain gauge
B measure the temperature of the water in the rain gauge
C make a measurement at the end of the day, and then empty the rain gauge
D make a measurement at the end of the day, but leave the water inside the rain gauge
C make a measurement at the end of the day, and then empty the rain gauge
DOUBLE QUESTION! DOUBLE POINTS!
QUESTION 1: Choose three weather conditions that suggest a tornado is likely.
Sunny weather
Rapidly rotating clouds
A rise in temperature
A drop in air pressure
Sudden increase in wind speed
Stable atmospheric conditions
QUESTION 2: A student carried out an investigation to discover how weather affects a plant. The table below shows the student’s observations.
Day Weather Observation
Saturday hot, sunny wilted leaves Sunday hot, sunny wilted leaves Monday hot, sunny wilted leaves Tuesday cool, cloudy full, healthy leaves Wednesday cool, cloudy full, healthy leaves
Which statement best explains the student’s observations?
A The plant experienced more precipitation on hot, sunny days, which caused its leaves to wilt.
B The plant experienced more transpiration on hot, sunny days, which caused its leaves to wilt.
C The plant experienced more precipitation on cool, cloudy days, which caused its leaves to wilt.
D The plant experienced more transpiration on cool, cloudy days, which caused its leaves to wilt.
Rapidly rotating clouds
A drop in air pressure
Sudden increase in wind speed
_________
B The plant experienced more transpiration on hot, sunny days, which caused its leaves to wilt.
A meteorologist forecasted a stormy night ahead. Which weather data most likely contributed to her prediction?
A) A drop in air pressure
B) A rise in humidity
C) A decrease in wind speed
D) A stable temperature
A) A drop in air pressure
An ocean current known as the Gulf Stream brings warm water up the eastern coast of the United States. How does this affect the weather during the winter months in North Carolina?
A Cities near the coast of North Carolina have milder temperatures than cities farther inland.
B Cities near the coast of North Carolina have colder temperatures than cities farther inland.
C Cities near the coast of North Carolina have more snowstorms than cities farther inland.
D Cities near the coast of North Carolina have less wind than cities farther inland.
A Cities near the coast of North Carolina have milder temperatures than cities farther inland.
The local weather forecast shows low pressure moving into the area. What type of weather should be expected?
A a clear, sunny day
B a sunny day with warm winds
C a cloudy and rainy day
D a cloudy, hot day
C a cloudy and rainy day
DOUBLE QUESTION! DOUBLE POINTS!
QUESTION 1: Choose three weather conditions that indicate a severe storm is likely.
Clear Skies
Dark, cloudy skies
A rise in air pressure
A drop in air pressure
Increased wind speed
Decreased wind speed
QUESTION 2:
Laurinburg (inland city) has hotter summers and colder winters than Morehead City (coastal city). What is one reason why these two cities have different climates?
A There are more producers in Morehead City.
B Laurinburg has more lakes than Morehead City.
C The ocean influences the climate of Morehead City.
D Laurinburg receives less sunlight than Morehead City
Dark, cloudy skies
A drop in air pressure
Increased wind speed
______
C The ocean influences the climate of Morehead City.
The table below shows weather conditions over two days.
Monday Tuesday
Wind Speed 5 mph 10 mph
Wind Direction north north
Temperature 65 F ° 60 F °
Precipitation 0 inches 1.5 inches
Which statement describes the weather?
A The wind speed was greater on Tuesday.
B There was more rain on Monday.
C The temperature was lower on Monday.
D The wind direction changed on Tuesday.
A The wind speed was greater on Tuesday.
The table below describes the amount of water in a pond.
Day Amount of Water
Monday low amount of water
Tuesday a normal amount of water
Wednesday more water than normal
What could have caused the change in the amount of water in the pond from Monday to Wednesday?
A a decrease in transpiration
B a decrease in condensation
C an increase in evaporation
D an increase in precipitation
D an increase in precipitation
Asheboro is an inland city and Grantsboro is a coastal town. Which city’s climate would be most influenced by the Gulf Stream?
A Asheboro, because it is closer to the coast
B Grantsboro, because it is closer to the coast
C Asheboro, because it is farther from the coast
D Grantsboro, because it is farther from the coast
B Grantsboro, because it is closer to the coast
The chart below shows the weather data for four days in a city.
Day Temperature (°F) Precipitation (in.)
Tuesday 65 0.0 Wednesday 74 2.0 Thursday 72 1.0
Friday 67 0.0
On which day did the most rain fall in the city?
A Tuesday
B Wednesday
C Thursday
D Friday
B Wednesday
What causes water droplets to form on the outside of a cold glass of water?
A Water inside the glass condenses to form tiny droplets on the cold glass.
B Water inside the glass evaporates to form tiny droplets on the cold glass.
C Water vapor from the surrounding air evaporates to form water droplets on the cold glass.
D Water vapor from the surrounding air condenses to form water droplets on the cold glass.
D Water vapor from the surrounding air condenses to form water droplets on the cold glass.
An area had precipitation in the morning and also in the evening. The air temperature was 30°F in the morning and 59°F in the evening. Which most likely describes the types of precipitation?
A snow in the morning and rain in the evening
B hail in the morning and snow in the evening
C rain in the morning and sleet in the evening
D sleet in the morning and snow in the evening
A snow in the morning and rain in the evening
A meteorologist predicted clear, sunny skies. Which weather data most likely helped her make this prediction?
A an increase in air pressure
B a change in wind direction
C an increase in precipitation
D a decrease in temperature
A an increase in air pressure
The table below shows the average monthly temperature and precipitation for Yosemite National Park, California.
Month High (°F) Low (°F) Rainfall (in) February 41 20 4.45
March 46 23 3.66
April 51 27 2.24
May 60 33 1.34
How does February weather compare to May weather?
A The weather is cooler and drier in February than it is in May.
B The weather is cooler and wetter in February than it is in May.
C The weather is warmer and drier in February than it is in May.
D The weather is warmer and wetter in February than it is in May.
B The weather is cooler and wetter in February than it is in May.
Which would most likely happen if the Gulf Stream stopped flowing past the coast of North Carolina?
A The area would get more rainfall.
B The area would have fewer storms.
C The area would become colder in the winter.
D The area would become warmer in the summer.
C The area would become colder in the winter.
A small, uncovered glass of salt water was left outside in the warm sun. Several days later, the water in the glass was gone, leaving only the salt crystals. What happened to the water in the glass?
A The heat from the sun caused the salt to cool all the water.
B The heat from the sun caused the salt to absorb all the water.
C The heat from the sun caused the water to transpire into the atmosphere.
D The heat from the sun caused the water to evaporate into the atmosphere
D The heat from the sun caused the water to evaporate into the atmosphere.
The table below shows a city’s weather data for the past four days.
Friday Saturday Sunday Monday
Temperature (°F) 54 58 52 56
Wind Speed (mph) 8 2 2 6
How does the weather on Saturday compare to the weather on Monday?
A It was cooler and less windy on Saturday than on Monday.
B It was cooler and more windy on Saturday than on Monday.
C It was warmer and less windy on Saturday than on Monday.
D It was warmer and more windy on Saturday than on Monday.
C It was warmer and less windy on Saturday than on Monday.
How would an increase in cloud cover most likely affect the water cycle on Earth’s surface?
A Runoff would decrease because there would be more water vapor in the air.
B Transpiration would increase, because there would be more water vapor in the air.
C Evaporation would decrease, because there would be less sunlight reaching the ground.
D Condensation would decrease, because there would be less sunlight reaching the ground.
C Evaporation would decrease, because there would be less sunlight reaching the ground.
Why does the Northern Hemisphere have more thunderstorm activity in the summer months than in the winter months?
A Cool air in the upper atmosphere creates more clouds in the winter months.
B Cool air near the land prevents cloud formation in the winter months.
C Warm, dry air rises, preventing cloud formation in the atmosphere in the summer months.
D Warm, moist air rises, creating more clouds in the atmosphere in the summer months.
D Warm, moist air rises, creating more clouds in the atmosphere in the summer months.
The table below lists the average temperature from April through July in two North Carolina towns. Average High Temperatures
Month Beaufort (°F) Erwin (°F) April 72 74
May 79 81
June 85 87
July 88 90
Beaufort is a coastal town, and Erwin is located in the middle of the state. Which choice best explains why these towns have different climates?
A Beaufort’s climate is milder during these months because of the ocean’s influence.
B Erwin’s climate is milder during these months because of the ocean’s influence.
C Beaufort’s climate is milder during these months because it receives more sunshine.
D Erwin’s climate is milder during these months becaus
A Beaufort’s climate is milder during these months because of the ocean’s influence.
Precipitation _________ (increases/decreases) when cloud cover increases.
Increases
Sarah carried out an investigation to study rain. She measured daily precipitation by making a rain gauge from a plastic bottle and a ruler. She cut the top off the bottle and glued the ruler to the bottle. Then, she placed the bottle outside. For a week, she used the rain gauge to measure the water in the bottle at the end of each day.
Day 1: 0.50
Day 2: 0.50
Day 3: 1.00
Day 4: 1.50
Day 5: 2.50
Sarah recorded the high temperature for the same days that week. She also recorded whether the sky had small clouds, large clouds, or no clouds. The table below shows her observations.
Day Temperature (°F) Sky Observations 1 64 small clouds
2 65 small clouds
3 64 small clouds
4 64 large clouds
5 47 large clouds
6 45 no clouds
7 46 no clouds
The sky around Sarah’s home will be cloudier on Day 8. What should Sarah predict about the weather on Day 8, based on the evidence she collected during her investigation?
A There will be no chance for rain on Day 8.
B There will be an increased chance for rain on Day 8.
C There will be a decrease in temperature on Day 8.
D There will be an increase in temperature on Day 8.
B There will be an increased chance for rain on Day 8.