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1
Pat observes the weather one afternoon. He concludes that thunderstorms are likely. Which observation best explains it?
The clouds are mainly cumulonimbus.
The winds are blowing from theeast.
There is a light wind.
The temperature is 23℃ (75℉).
2
June is making a model to show how water evaporates from the ocean. Which items can she use in her model?
flashlight and tea kettle
heat lamp and bowl of salt water
thermometer and heating pad
stove burner and pot of water
3
Kendell wants to see if there is a trend in air temperature changes during May. Which of the following should he follow?
measure the temperature on the first and last day of April
measure the temperature every hour for 1 day
measure the temperature at noon every day in May
measure the temperature at the same time each Monday
4
A puddle evaporated from a sidewalk. What happened to the water that caused it to evaporate?
The water soaked into the sidewalk.
The water disappeared.
The water heated up.
The water cooled down.
5
1. Which of these can be made of gases, dust, and hundreds of billions of stars? SC.5.E.5.1
a planet
a galaxy
a solar system
a constellation
6
Where in a tropical climate are you most likely to find cooler weather and snow?
in cloudy places near a desert region
at the top of a tall mountain
at the base of a mountain range that blocks air flow
at sea level near a cold ocean current
7
Claire wants to show water changing from a liquid to a solid. Which of the following does she need for her model?
thermometer
source of heat
source of cooling
measuring cup
8
Venus is sometimes called the “evening star.” Why is this NOT a correct statement?
Other stars can be seen in the skyafter sunset.
Venus can be seen during the day, but not in the evening.
Only planets can be seen in the skyafter sunset.
Venus is a planet, not a star.
9
Our solar system is in the Milky Way galaxy. Which statement is NOT true of all galaxies?
They contain billions of stars.
They can be seen from Earth.
They are made of dust, gas and stars.
They are constantly moving through space.
10
A science show said that 90% of the evaporated water that goes into the water cycle comes from one source. What is it?
glaciers
oceans
freshwater lakes and rivers
underground water storage
11
What weather conditions would
most
likely be found in a polar climate zone?
dry and cold
wet and hot
cold and humid
dry and warm
12
Evaporation is part of the water cycle. Then water vapor in the air turns into clouds during condensation which means...
The water in the air is a solid it turns into a liquid to form the clouds.
The water in the air is a gas; it turns into a liquid to form the clouds.
The water in the air is a liquid; it turns into a solid to form the clouds.
The water in the air is a gas; it stays a gas to form the clouds.
13
A desert may look like either of these pictures. Which is a feature of
all
deserts?
high heat
very cold temperatures
very little precipitation
high humidity
14
Friends observe water droplets forming on their glasses. Which phase of the water cycle do they observe?
condensation
run off
evaoporation
precipitation
15
What are the main factors that determine a location’s climate and its climate zone?
average number of cloudy days and sunny days
average temperature and precipitation
average length of day and time of year
average wind speed and temperature
16
Mitchell is looking at the stars in the night sky. How many stars are there in a galaxy?
hundreds
one
billions
thousands
17
Put a small cup with some water inside a plastic bag and set it in a window. After one day, what did the model show?
both water evaporation and condensation
only water condensation
cloud formation
only water evaporation
18
Which of the following would best explain how Earth and the Sun cause day and night?
a rotating model of Earth and the Sun
pictures of Earth and the Sun
a calendar with phases of the Moon
a map of the planets
19
2. Which of the following correctly compares the inner planets of the Solar System to the outer planets? SC.5.E.5.2
Inner planets have longer year lengths, the outer planets have shorter ones
The inner planets have rings, while the outer planets do not have rings.
Inner planets are composed mostly of gas, while the outer planets are not
Inner planets have few or no moons, while the outer planets have many
20
What do Neptune and Uranus have in common? SC.5.E.5.2
Both planets consist of an iron core with a rocky mantle.
Both planets are very hot.
Both planets have an atmosphere.
Both planets have the same number of moons.
21
A tundra is a treeless area with frozen soil below it's surface. What climate zone is it in?
temperate
polar
equatorial
tropical
22
Both cities below are in the temperate zone, but the average temperature of each place differs greatly in January. Why?
Coos Bay is near the Pacific OCean.
Boise is located in a desert.
Coos Bay gets more precipitation.
Boise is at a lower elevation.
23
This is Cham’s drawing of the water cycle over the ocean. What is the source of energy for the water cycle?
precipitation
Sun
Earth’s rotation
run off
24
The following table lists some features of three different climate zones. Which is found in a polar zone?
year round ice and snow
hot desert
rain forest
large rivers and streams
25
Emma hung her wet raincoat near the wood stove. What change in state happened as the raincoat dried?
liquid turned to solid
gas turned to liquid
.solid turned to liquid
liquid turned to gas
26
With this type of cloud, what type of precipitation will
most likely
happen?
heavy snow
fog
sleet
hail
27
Which factors affect temperature and precipitation within a climate zones?
Elevation, number of rivers and proximity to water
Latitude, elevation and proximity to water
Elevation, types of plants and time of year
Latitude, number of cities and timeof year
28
Which of these bodies of water has the greatest effect on the climate of neighboring land?
river
lake
pond
ocean
29
The following environments are all in a temperate zone. Which place would you expect to be the most hot and humid?
mountain range
desert
near the Pacific Ocean
swamp
30
It is raining in Ohio and snowing in Pennsylvania.. What is the main difference in the weather in the two locations?
temperature
humidity
air pressure
wind speed
31
Which statement about moons is
NOT
true?
Moons are composed of gases and dust.
Moons orbit around planets.
Moons can be different sizes.
Moons have craters.
32
Precipitation can be in liquid or solid form. Which two forms of precipitation consists of solid water?
sleet and rain
rain and snow
hail and rain
hail and sleet
33
Which statement best describes comets? SC.5.E.5.3
Comets are composed of ice, rock, and gas.
Comets rotate on an axis.
Comets have thick atmospheres.
Comets can sometimes have moons.
34
Which of the following is an observation rather than an opinion?
Baking soda is great to use for cleaning countertops or sinks.
In a lab, it is simple to measure the volume of liquids such as vinegar.
Vinegar leaves a fresh scent when it is used to remove spots on mirrors.
At room temperature, vinegar is a liquid and baking soda is a solid.
35
In a temperate zone, what most likely accounts for greater precipitation?
fewer animals
greater elevation
nearness to the ocean
more trees
36
One summer afternoon the humidity in Ocala, Florida was 80%. What is humidity?
weight of water vapor in the air
air pressure
amount of water vapor in the air
temperature at which water evaporates from the air
37
How does humidity differ from precipitation?
Humidity describes gaseous water mixed in air, and precipitation is liquid.
Humidity is the air pressure in the atmosphere, and precipitation isn't.
Humidity is water that falls as a solid, and precipitation is a gas.
Humidity is water that falls as a liquid, and precipitation is a gas.
38
Earth, Mars, Mercury, and Venus belong to the same group in the Solar System. To which group do they belong? SC.5.E.5.2
gas giants
moons of the Sun
outer planets
inner planets
39
What piece of info did Liam
NOT
include in his procedure to ensure that someone else could repeat his investigation?
The volume of the beakers used in the experiment.
The location of the experiment.
The amount of each liquid used in the experiment.
The type of watch used in the experiment.
40
On TV, the weatherman says a high-pressure system is over the Tampa. Which item should Sue take with her to the park?
snow boots
rain coat
gloves
sunglasses
41
Si wants to explain how to determine the climate of an area. Which instructions should he give?
Record the precipitation and the wind speed for several months.
Measure the weather conditions one day and compare them to other days.
Measure the highest and lowest temperatures for one day.
Find the average weather conditions over a period of many years.
42
Students are to research the chemical make-up of the atmosphere of Jupiter. What is the best way to
The students should access articles online by scientists about Jupiter.
The students should make a survey and ask friends for their opinions.
The students should design an experiment following the scientific method.
The students should create a model of Jupiter and its moons.
43
Water is constantly returning to the atmosphere from Earth’s surface. Where on Earth does most evaporation take place?
oceans
a lake
mountain ice
soil
44
. Sleet is frozen precipitation that looks like small bits of ice. How does sleet form?
It forms when raindrops melt as they fall to Earth.
It forms when hail stones freeze as they fall to Earth.
It forms when rain freezes as it falls to Earth.
It forms when hail stones melt as they fall to Earth.
45
What is the main difference in climate between Ohio and Florida?
Florida has a higher elevation.
Ohio is closer to the equator.
Ohio has a higher latitude.
Florida is further from the equator.
46
The following diagram shows instruments at a weather station. Which weather instrument measures humidity?
barometer
anemometer
wind vane
hygrometer
