Unit 3 Science Test

Which arrow on the diagram represents condensation?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

A scientist learns that wind in River Town usually blows in a northeast direction during the summer. This discovery will be MOST helpful to someone who wants to

• design a safer airplane

• predict the weather

• stop most air pollution

• study the stars

What season is most likely to have increased rainfall in the United States?

• Summer

• Spring

• Winter

• Fall

Why does the appearance of the moon change?

• Summer the shadow of the Earth

• The rotation of the Earth

• The rotation of the Sun

• The position of the Sun, Moon, and Earth

The energy which drives the water cycle comes from

• The Ocean

• The Sun

• The Wind

• The Earth

The Nature Club is planning a field trip to Piney Park to collect plant specimens.  The students will want to go when the plants are dry.  According to the newspaper forecast, what would be the BEST day to go on their field trip?

• Wednesday, because the rain has stopped and there will be more shade.

• Thursday, because the ground will have more time to dry out.

• Wednesday, because it is partly sunny.

• Thursday, because it will be warmer.

 According to the map, the weather in Los Angeles is most likely

• cold and dry  

• warm and wet

• warm and dry

• cold and snowy

If point A represents the starting point of Earth, which point represents where the Earth’s position will be after 6 months?

• Point A

• Point B

• Point C

• Point C

Illustrate the continuous movement of water above and on the surface of the Earth through the water cycle, and explain the role of the Sun as a major source of energy in this process.