Science TEKS CHECK Review

What is the most likely average number of daylight hours in St. Paul, Minnesota, during March?

• 9 hours

• 12 hours

• 15 hours

• 18 hours

Observe the diagram. The diagram shows three phases of the Moon in their correct sequence. What is the next phase?

• A) Waxing gibbous Moon

• B) Waning crescent Moon

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What predictions can she make about the appearance of the Moon over the next two weeks?

• The Moon will be {waning} for the next two weeks to become a {new} moon, when it seems to disappear from the sky.

• The Moon will be {waxing} for the next two weeks to become a {full} moon, when it is fully visible in the sky.

• The Moon will remain {full} for the next two weeks without changing its phase.

• The Moon will be {waning} for the next two weeks to become a {full} moon, when it is fully visible in the sky.

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What is the role of condensation in the events of the water cycle?

• Condensation changes liquid water into water vapor.

• Condensation changes water vapor into clouds.

• Condensation moves water from clouds to the land.

• Condensation moves water from the surface into the air.

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Juan is researching the climate of Houston, Texas. Which of these steps would be MOST useful for him to follow?

• Read the forecast of the weather in Houston for the next three days.

• Study data for today’s weather in Houston, including temperature, precipitation, and wind speed.

• Compare today’s weather in cities across Texas and neighboring states.

• Research weather data for Houston from different months of the year and over many years.

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Strong winds affected the mushroom-shaped rock shown here. Which statement BEST describes this effect?

• Winds only weathered the rock.

• Winds weathered and eroded the rock.

• Winds deposited the rock.

• Winds lifted the rock out of the ground.

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What is a disadvantage of using a nonrenewable resource, such as oil energy?

• The resource is inconvenient to use.

• The resource is more expensive than a renewable resource.

• The resource cannot be easily replaced after it is used up.

• The resource exists only as a solid, not a liquid or gas.

What is a disadvantage of building dams on rivers to generate electricity?

• The rushing water of rivers is a nonrenewable resource.

• The dam can damage the river environment.

• The electric generators release harmful gases.

• The electric generators add pollution to the water.

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The table shows average daily temperatures for a town over several weeks. The town has hot summers and cold, snowy winters. What season is most likely shown in the table?

• A) winter

• B) spring

• C) summer

• D) fall

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How does the Sun contribute to the water cycle?

• The Sun transmits electrical energy that produces water.

• The Sun provides the energy for precipitation and condensation.

• The Sun provides the energy for evaporation of liquid water.

• The Sun warms surface water to keep it from evaporating.

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