Science Air Test

What process changes liquid water into vapor?

• sun's radiation

• condensation

• evaporation

• precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which of the following explains why we have night and day?

• the phase of the moon

• the rotation of Earth on its axis

• the revolution of Earth around the sun

• the alignment of planets

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What are the 3 states of matter?

• Water, air, ball

• mass, volume, grams

• solid, liquid, gas

• chair, table, pencil

What is condensation in the water cycle?

• The process of water vapor turning into liquid water

• The process of liquid water turning into water vapor

• The process of water being absorbed by plants

• The process of water moving through the ground

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What happens to the particles in a liquid when it is heated and changes into a gas?

• The particles move closer together

• The particles move faster and spread apart

• The particles stop moving

• The particles become solid

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What type of weather is typically associated with a high-pressure system?

• Stormy weather

• Clear and sunny weather

• Snowy weather

• Windy weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is the average condition over a long period, while climate is the daily condition.

• Weather is the daily condition, while climate is the average condition over a long period.

• Weather and climate are the same.

• Weather is only about temperature, while climate includes precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What type of weather pattern is characterized by heavy rain and strong winds rotating around a center?

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Blizzard

• Heatwave

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Analyze the effects of Earth's rotation on weather patterns.

• Create a model to simulate Earth's rotation and observe changes in wind patterns.

• Study the rotation of different planets for comparison.

• Measure the soil temperature at different times of the day.

• Observe the moon's phases to predict weather.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

If you want to make tiny objects look bigger in the science lab you will use a _______________.

• rain gauge

• microscope

• telescope

• timer