Science Test- Unit 3

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1. What is weather?

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Weather refers specifically to the state of the atmosphere at a given time and place, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and other factors.

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2. What is the atmosphere?

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The atmosphere refers to the gases surrounding a planet. It plays a crucial role in making life sustainable on Earth by regulating temperature, blocking harmful solar radiation, and providing the air we breathe.

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3. What is water vapor?

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Water vapor is the gaseous form of water and is invisible to the naked eye. When water evaporates, it turns into water vapor.

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4. The amount of what in the air varies greatly from place to place and time to time?

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The amount of water vapor in the air varies greatly depending on geographical location and climatic conditions.

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5. Gases in the air that are present in very small amounts are called ______ gases.

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Trace gases are those gases that exist in very low concentrations in the atmosphere. They play important roles in atmospheric chemistry and climate change.

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6. Clouds form when water vapor _________.

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Clouds form when water vapor in the air cools down and condenses into tiny water droplets or ice crystals. The correct answer is 'condenses'.

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7. What gas makes up more than three fourths of the air we breath?

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Nitrogen makes up approximately 78% of the Earth's atmosphere, while oxygen, carbon dioxide, and argon are present in much smaller percentages.

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8. __________ is the second most abundant gas in the air. It takes up _____% of the atmosphere.

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In Earth's atmosphere, the most abundant gas is Nitrogen at 78%, followed by Oxygen at 21%. Argon makes up about 0.93% of the atmosphere, while Carbon Dioxide levels are around 0.04%.

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9. Plants need ________, _______, __________ to produce food  Through a process called ____________.

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Plants require sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide for the process of photosynthesis to produce food. The incorrect options provided do not align with the essential elements needed for photosynthesis and food production in plants.

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10. Without what in the air, a fire will not burn?

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The correct answer is oxygen because it is essential for the process of combustion. Nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and helium are all gases that do not support combustion and therefore a fire will not burn without oxygen in the air.

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11. When fuels such as coal and gasoline are burned they release ___________ into the air.

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When fuels such as coal and gasoline are burned, they release carbon dioxide into the air due to the combustion process. Oxygen is consumed during combustion, while nitrogen and hydrogen are not typically released in significant quantities during the burning of fuels.

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12. Energy from the _________ drives the motions in the atmosphere.

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The sun is the primary source of energy that drives atmospheric motions through processes like heating the Earth's surface, creating temperature differences, and driving weather patterns.

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13. Dust, smoke, salt, and chemicals are all examples of ____________ in the air.

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The question is asking for examples of substances present in the air. While pollutants, microorganisms, and gases are also found in the air, the specific examples given in the question are all types of particles. Hence, 'particles' is the correct answer.

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14. What sound does a drum make?

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The correct answer represents the sound of a drum being played repetitively.

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15. What is the correct answer to the question 'ydtttdytsyyyyyms'?

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The question 'ydtttdytsyyyyyms' is a series of letters where each letter corresponds to the number of times 'y' appears in the consecutive letters. Therefore, the correct answer is 'eeeeeeeeeeee', as there are twelve 'y's in the sequence.

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What is weather?
What is the atmosphere?
What is water vapor?
The amount of what in the air varies greatly from place to place and...
Gases in the air that are present in very small amounts are called...
Clouds form when water vapor _________.
What gas makes up more than three fourths of the air we breath?
__________ is the second most abundant gas in the air. It takes up...
Plants need ________, _______, __________ to produce...
Without what in the air, a fire will not burn?
When fuels such as coal and gasoline are burned they release...
Energy from the _________ drives the motions in the atmosphere.
Dust, smoke, salt, and chemicals are all examples of ____________ in...
What sound does a drum make?
What is the correct answer to the question 'ydtttdytsyyyyyms'?
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