In the water cycle, water vapor evaporates into the atmosphere and forms clouds through condensation. what happens in the atmosphere to the water in order for the clouds to form?
a) water drops mix with air pollution to form clouds.
b) the evaporated water warms up and moves closer together.
c) the evaporated water cools and drops get closer together.
d) the sun heats the evaporated water and the water drops move faster.
2)
think about similarities and differences between the weather and climate of places around the world. which set of words are more closely related to climate?
a) windy, sleet, tornado
b) tropical, polar, moderate
c) clouds, precipitation, snow
d) thunderstorm, rain, hurricane
3)

the diagram shows the global wind pattern in the lower atmosphere. what is the main factor that determines the global wind pattern?
a) the directions of ocean currents
b) uneven landforms on earth’s surface
c) earth's yearly revolution round the sun
d) uneven heating of earth's surface by the sun
4)

based on the information in the weather map, which direction will the wind move?
a) east to west
b) west to east
c) north to south
d) south to north
5)
water has a higher specific heat index than other common materials, so it takes a lot of energy to raise the temperature of water. how would this affect climate?
a) areas surrounded by water would have more snow.
b) areas surrounded by water wouldn't be affected by global warming.
c) areas surrounded by water would have greater changes in temperature throughout the year.
d) areas surrounded by water would have less of a change in temperature throughout the year.
6)
during the summer months, the sun warms an area of tropical ocean water and a large amount of water evaporates into the air. which of these weather events will most likely will occur?
a) blizzard
b) hurricane
c) tornado
d) tsunami
7)

when mantle rocks near the radioactive core are heated, they become less dense than the cooler, upper mantle rocks. these warmer rocks rise, while the cooler rocks sink. this movement of warmer and cooler mantle rocks creates pockets of circulation within the mantle called which are thought to be the force behind the movement of tectonic plates over the asthenosphere.
a) magma flows
b) density cells
c) convection cells
d) conduction points
8)
change in temperature
temperature light on °c temperature light off °c
time
(min) sand water time
(min) sand water
start 22 22 start 58 30
1 26 24 1 52 30
5 36 26 5 46 30
10 44 28 10 36 28
15 58 30 15 26 26

mr. kline's earth science class set up an experiment to compare the heating and cooling rates of land and water. they filled cups with sand and water and then recorded the temperature change while (a) a light was shining directly on the cups and (b) the light was turned off. the data one group collected is presented in the data table. based on this data, we would expect to have the least changes in temperatures during a 24-hour period.
a) cities
b) deserts
c) the oceans
d) mountainous areas
9)
conduction occurs more easily between solids and liquids. this is because the particles in gases are
a) farther apart and move faster.
b) closer together and move faster.
c) further apart and move more slowly.
d) closer together and move more slowly.
10)
your grandparents are visiting for the holidays and are asking questions pertaining to the weather in your area. what question might they ask you?
a) what are the winters like here?
b) do you think it will rain tomorrow?
c) does it rain much throughout the year?
d) when do you think most storms occur during the year?