Weather & Tools
Which of the following would NOT be used to describe the climate of the swamp?
A. Dry and cold
B. Hot and Humid
C. High precipitation
D. Wet and Dry
A. Dry and Cold
When an object is not moving its is because the forces acting on it are _____.
Balanced
Why is it important to conduct more than one trial in an experiment?
To make sure the results are reliable
What does a wind vane show?
Wind direction
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather tells the precipitation and temperature in a specific place and time; changes day by day. Climate is the precipitation and temperature over a long period of time.
If a ball is rolled on the same surface with the same force, which of the following balls will travel the farthest and why?
A. Baseball, B. Volleyball, C. Basketball, D. Tennisball
The tennis ball because it has the smallest mass
Ryan conducted an experiment and was surprised by the results. What should he do to check his results?
Repeat the same experiment
What does a barometer show?
A barometer measures air pressure and predicts potential rain conditions.
The Everglades is a swamp. Compare the climate of the Everglades to the climate near a mountain by completing the following sentence with higher or lower.
The Everglades has ______ humidity and _____ temperatures compared the climate of the mountain range.
The Everglades has HIGHER humidity and HIGHER temperatures compared the climate of the mountain range.
Leah tried to pick up the stapler with a magnet. The magnet was attracted to the stapler but she could not lift it up. Why?
Because the force of gravity was stronger than the force of magnetism.
Which of the following is an observation and not an opinion:
A. The bird likes to spend the day in the tree.
B. The birds like to travel together.
C. The birds are afraid of the blue bird feeder,
D. More birds visited the red bird feeder than the blue bird feeder.
D. More birds visited the red bird feeder than the blue bird feeder.
This precipitation is caused by liquid water freezing in the clouds.
Hail
What happens to warm air as it rises up a mountain?
The warm air cools down and condenses into clouds.
Aiden was bowling at the bowling alley. His pushed his bowling ball down the lane, but it was moving too slow to knock down the pins. What can he do to make the ball move faster?
A. Run faster because he rolls the ball, B. Spin the ball, C. Use more force when rolling the ball, D. bounce the bowling ball.
Use more force when rolling the ball
It rained all weekend in Fort Lauderdale. Why is the ocean not overflowing onto the beach?
Because the water evaporates every day.
What precipitation would you expect when it is 75 degrees Fahrenheit outside?
Rain
Which of the following does NOT impact the weather/climate of an area?
A. Latitude, B. Elevation, C. Longitude, D. Proximity to Water
C. Longitude
Latitude tells whether a place is near the equator (closer to the equator = warmer). Elevation leads to cooler weather, proximity to water causes warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.
How does the steepness of the ramp impact the force of friction on a car?
The steeper the ramp, the less the force of friction acts on the car,
What process removes the salt from ocean water before it falls as rain?
Evaporation