5th Grade Science 4th Quarter Key “Investigating Weather Systems”
What is the water cycle?
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The process by which water vapor turns into liquid water drops is known as--a. condensation
b. evaporation
c. precipitation
The particles of water vapor
a. are always moving
b. are as small as a drop
c. form a liquid
Water is an example of
a. a nonrenewable resource
b. a renewable resource
c. an exhaustible resource
In the water cycle on Earth, water is in which form?
a. solid
b. liquid
c. gas
d. all of the above.
The hydroshpere covers about how much of the Earth’s surface?
a. 4/5
b. 1/2
c. 3/4
d. 2/3
Precipitation includes
a. rain, snow, and air.
b. rain, wind, and snow.
c. rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
d. All of the above.
The process by which water drops turn into water vapor is known as
a. Condensation
b. Evaporation
c. Precipitation
Mom was boiling a pot of water for spaghetti on the stove. She left to take care of baby brother who had skinned his
knee. When she returned to the stove, most of the water was gone. Explain what happened to most of this water?
Where did it go? Why?
Most of this water went into the atmosphere because as the water heated, it turned into a gas. This is called
evaporation.
What is weather?
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The state of the atmosphere at a given time and place is calleda. climate
b. weather
c. circulation
d. altitude
10. Which of the following instruments is used to measure air pressure?
a. Thermometer
b. Barometer
c. Hygrometer
d. Wind vane
e. Rain gauge
11. Explain the difference between weather and climate.
Weather is the condition of the atmosphere at a given place and time, whereas the climate is the average condition
of the atmosphere over a longer period of time.
12. Study the weather map below.
A. What will the weather be like in central Wyoming?
Due to the high pressure above Wyoming, the weather will be clear.
Matching. Write the letter of the best definition next to the numbered item.
_C_13. Atmosphere
_F__14. Air pressure
_E__15.Humidity
_G___18. Front
_B___19. El Nino
_A___20. Climate
_H__21. Weather
a. The average of all weather conditions through all
seasons over a period of time.
b. A short-term climate change that occurs every 2 to 10
years.
c. The layer of air that surrounds the earth.
e. A measure of the amount of water in the air.
f. The weight of air.
g. The boundary between air masses.
h. The state of the atmosphere including its temperature,
wind speed and direction, air pressure, moisture, amount
of rain and snow.
22. Robert goes hunting with his dad. As they climbed to the top of Del Norte peak, Robert noticed the air was much colder
than at his home in Del Norte. He also noticed that the plants were smaller, and the trees were short and stubby. Using
your knowledge of weather, explain why the climate on top of the mountain is colder than down in the valley.
As Robert and his dad go up in altitude, the air pressure become less. This means the air holds less heat.
Therefore the air will be colder. There is more potential for higher winds due to the open exposure. Since this area
is colder, the snows stay longer and the summer growing season is shorter.