Earth and Space (part 2)

Question 1

The water cycle relies on heat to....

Accepted Answer

evaporate water and snow

Question 2

Which of the following skies is most likely to produce rain?

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

This is a rain gauge before a storm. How much rain fell if there is 5 cm AFTER the storm?

Accepted Answer

2 cm

Question 4

What is the temperature difference for City A?

Accepted Answer

22 degrees

Question 5

Which stage of the water cycle requires heat energy?

Accepted Answer

evaporation

Question 6

Which statement about the outer planets is false?

Accepted Answer

They are closer to the sun than Earth.

Question 7

Which accurately describes the relationship of the moon, Earth, and the sun?

Accepted Answer

Moon revolves around Earth and Earth revolves around the Sun

Question 8

Using the chart, what observation can you make?

Accepted Answer

The strongest wind is Thursday.

Question 9

The sun provides what kind of energy to Earth?

Accepted Answer

light and thermal

Question 10

Since the sun is farther away from Earth than the moon....

Accepted Answer

The sun looks smaller.

Question 11

Which planet matches these criteria?

Accepted Answer

Earth

Question 12

How long is a year on Earth?

Accepted Answer

365 days

Question 13

What is the difference between the lowest and highest temperatures on the chart?

Accepted Answer

40 degrees

Question 14

Which chart lists the inner planets from smallest to largest diameter?

Accepted Answer

D

Question 15

In this model, what does the red and yellow food coloring represent?

Accepted Answer

sun's hot gases

Question 16

Which change would make this a better model?

Accepted Answer

Make the inner planets smaller.

Questions 16