4.10AC Weather and Climate

The Sun releases thermal energy that heats the ocean.

The ocean water will evaporate because of the heat.

What state of matter does the liquid water change to during evaporation?

• Liquid Water will change to Gas

• Liquid Water will change to Solid

• Liquid Water will stay as a Liquid

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Mountain streams are normally very cold.

Why would these streams be so cold?

• The higher mountains allow the sun to evaporate the warmer water.

• The altitude of the mountain makes the air undergo condensation.

• The water begins as snow before it melts and runs off into the stream.

• Rain is always cold in the mountains.

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A student leaves water in a glass by the window.

After leaving the water in the glass for a day, it appears that some of the water has disappeared.

What process has caused the water to disappear?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• melting

• erosion

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What causes clouds to form in the sky?

• condensation

• evaporation

• precipitation

• erosion

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The energy which drives the water cycle comes from —

• ocean

• sun

• wind

• earth

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Texas usually experiences very warm summers and mild winters.

Is this a description of Texas' weather or climate?

• Weather

• Climate

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Scientists track temperatures and rainfall in areas over multiple years.

Which of the following does this information detail about the area?

• Climate

• Build costs

• Weather

• Natural Resources

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Which of the following DOES NOT describe the weather for a specific town?

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  It rained for three hours last night.

• The temperature is 24 degrees Celsius.

• The town gets an average of 105 cm of precipitation every year for the last 25 years.

• The temperature dropped 15 degrees in less than two hours.

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Kayla uses a thermometer, barometer, and anemometer to collect scientific data.

Which field of science is she MOST likely studying?

• rocks and minerals

• animal populations

• light interactions

• weather patterns

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Which of the following is a better description for weather rather than climate?

• Annual amount of snowfall

• Dry environment

• Low pressure system causing rain

• Mild winters

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