Florida Science

Locations around the world can be placed within three different climate zones. Scientists study the weather of a place over a period of many years to determine its climate. Which are the main factors that determine a location’s climate and its climate zone?

• average wing speed and temperature

• average temperature and precipitation

• average length of day and time of year

• average number of cloudy days and sunny days

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Which of these bodies of water has the greatest effect on the climate of neighboring land?

• lake

• ocean

• pond

• river

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At home in Clearwater, Florida, Mary Ellen watches the local weather report on the news. The announcer states that a high-pressure system is over the area. Which item should Mary Ellen take with her to the park?

• gloves

• rain coat

• sunglasses

• snow boots

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Precipitation occurs when water moves from the atmosphere to Earth’s surface. The water can be in liquid or solid form. Which two forms of precipitation consists of solid water?

• hail and rain

• sleet and rain

• hail and sleet

• rain and snow

A weather forecaster predicts that there will be high humidity and high levels of precipitation in an area. How does humidity differ from precipitation?

• humidity is water that falls as a liquid, and precipitation is water that falls as a solid

• humidity is water that falls as a solid, and precipitation is water that falls as a liquid

• humidity describes gaseous water mixed in air, and precipitation is liquid or solid water

• humidity describes the amount of air pressure in the atmosphere, and precipitation describes the type of cloud

Antonio observes the weather one afternoon. He concludes that thunderstorms are likely. Which observation best supports his conclusion?

• There is a light wind.

• The temperature is 23 degrees F.

• The winds are blowing from the east.

• The clouds are mainly cumulonimbus.

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A puddle evaporated from a sidewalk. What happened to the water that caused it to evaporate?

• The water cooled down.

• The water disappeared.

• The water heated up.

• The water soaked into the sidewalk.

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Gavin and Lily are having glasses of iced tea with their lunch. As their drinks sit in the room temperature air while they eat lunch, they observe water droplets forming on their glasses. Which phase of the water cycle do they observe?

• runoff

• evaporation

• precipitation

• condensation

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June is making a model to show how water evaporates from the ocean. Which items can she use in her model?

• flashlight and tea kettle

• stove burner and a pot of water

• thermometer and heating pad

• heat lamp and bowl of salt water

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Which of the following correctly compares the inner planets of the Solar System to the outer planets?

• The inner planets have rings, while the outer planets do not have rings.

• The inner planets have few or no moons, while the outer planets have many moons.

• The inner planets have longer year lengths, while the outer planets have shorter year lengths.

• The inner planets are composed mostly of gas, while the outer planets are composed mostly of solids.