Spheres, Weather, Climate, and Water Cycle

What are the main climate zones on Earth?

• Tropical, Polar, and Desert

• Tropical, Temperate, Dry ,and Polar

• Temperate, Desert, and Arctic

• Tropical, Desert, and Arctic

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which stage of the water cycle involves water vapor cooling and changing into liquid droplets?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Collection

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the primary difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is the long-term average of atmospheric conditions, while climate is the short-term state.

• Weather is the short-term state of the atmosphere, while climate is the long-term average of atmospheric conditions.

• Weather and climate are the same.

• Weather is only about temperature, while climate includes all atmospheric conditions.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following is NOT one of Earth's spheres?

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Lithosphere

• Biosphere

In which climate zone would you find a rainforest?

• Polar

• Temperate

• Tropical

• Desert

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What process in the water cycle is responsible for rain?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Collection

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which sphere of Earth contains all living organisms?

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

• Geosphere

What is the term for the process of water turning into vapor?

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Collection

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which climate zone is characterized by cold temperatures and ice?

• Tropical

• Temperate

• Polar

• Desert

What is the role of the atmosphere in Earth's spheres?

• It contains all the water on Earth.

• It is the solid outer layer of Earth.

• It is the layer of gases surrounding Earth.

• It includes all living organisms.