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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
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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
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a. 226 meters
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c.
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All of the following tools are useful in measuring weather conditions except---- a. thermometers b. rain gauges c. wind socks d. telescopes
d. telescopes
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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
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c.
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d. clear and 20
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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
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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
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c. the length of the shadow will increase
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d. 15
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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
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The diagram shows the water cycle. Which letter represents condensation? (show picture)
C
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D
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Which letter represents precipitation? (show diagram)
D
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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
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This diagram shows the stages of the water cycle. Which observation would be seen at stage N? (see picture)
a. water flowing downhill
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b. relative orbits
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Which letter represents evaporation? (show diagram)
A