Solution 4.6

When ________ predicts the weather, this prediction is called a ______.

• an archaeologist / front

• a meteorologist / survey

• a biologist / forecast

• a meteorologist / forecast

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Which part of the continuous cycle do the arrows represent?

• precipitation

• condensation

• evaporation

• freezing

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Where on the diagram would the dog on the right most likely belong?

• (V)

• (S)

• (U)

• (R)

2 - 4 inches of rain fell over night. What instrument would be

used to measure the rain fall?

• thermometer

• rain gauge

• anemometer

• barometer

Between which two days did the temperature increase the most?

• Between Monday and Tuesday

• Between Tuesday and Wednesday

• Between Wednesday and Thursday

• Between Friday and Saturday

Using the Instruments Scientists Use chart, which instrument is used to measure volume?

• Picture 3

• Picture 2

• Picture 4

• Picture 1

The tilted ​ (a)   of the Earth and its yearly ​ (b)   around the sun causes the changing ​ (c)   in Virginia.

• axis

• revolution

• seasons

• rotation

• days

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4.6.b

4.6.a

Which explains why Earth experiences day and night?

• The moon is blocking the sun during the night.

• The sun produces light during the day but does not  at night.

• As the Earth rotates, the sun illuminates the side of Earth facing the sun.

• The sun faces away from Earth at night.

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4.6.a

The phases of the moon are responsible for the changes in ____________. 

• seasons

• length of daylight

• tidal ranges

• temperature

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4.6.c

The picture shows:

• The highest tidal range

• The smallest tidal range

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4.6.c