604 Unit 2 Test
This test is to gauge your knowledge of topics surrounding weather.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Earth’s weather is primarily caused by the
- A.
Drifting of Earth's crustal plates
- B.
Gravitational attraction of the Moon
- C.
Uneven heating of Earth's surface
- D.
Changing between Earth and the Sun
Correct Answer
C. Uneven heating of Earth's surfaceExplanation
The correct answer is "uneven heating of Earth's surface." This is because the uneven distribution of solar energy on Earth's surface leads to variations in temperature and pressure, which in turn drive the movement of air masses and the formation of weather systems such as wind, clouds, and precipitation. The differential heating of land and water, as well as the tilt of Earth's axis, also play a role in creating different climate zones and seasonal weather patterns.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Weather forecasts are more accurate today than in the past due to
- A.
Global warming
- B.
Air-quality control
- C.
Plate tectonics
- D.
Use of images from space
Correct Answer
D. Use of images from spaceExplanation
The use of images from space has greatly improved the accuracy of weather forecasts today. These images provide meteorologists with valuable information about weather patterns, cloud formations, and atmospheric conditions that were not available in the past. By analyzing these images, meteorologists can make more precise predictions about upcoming weather events, leading to more accurate forecasts.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which process must occur for clouds to form?
- A.
Erosion
- B.
Conduction
- C.
Condensation
- D.
Precipitation
Correct Answer
C. CondensationExplanation
Clouds form through the process of condensation. Condensation occurs when warm air rises and cools, causing the water vapor in the air to change into liquid water droplets. These droplets then come together to form clouds.Rate this question:
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- 4.
![The weather map below shows the locations of a high-pressure center (H) and a low-pressure center (L), air masses cP and mT, and city A.
Explain why city A has clear sky conditions. [1] - ProProfs](data:image/png;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAD/ACwAAAAAAQABAAACADs= "The weather map below shows the locations of a high-pressure center (H) and a low-pressure center (L), air masses cP and mT, and city A.
Explain why city A has clear sky conditions. [1]")
The weather map below shows the locations of a high-pressure center (H) and a low-pressure center (L), air masses cP and mT, and city A. Explain why city A has clear sky conditions. [1]
Correct Answer
City A is near a high-pressure system
City A is located in a cold, dry air mass.
City A is located behind a cold frontExplanation
City A has clear sky conditions because it is near a high-pressure system. High-pressure systems are associated with sinking air, which inhibits cloud formation and leads to clear skies. Additionally, City A is located in a cold, dry air mass. Cold air can hold less moisture, reducing the likelihood of cloud formation. Lastly, City A is located behind a cold front. Cold fronts often bring drier air behind them, leading to clear skies.Rate this question:
- 5.
Oceans, glaciers, lakes, and rivers are part of Earth’s
- A.
Atmosphere
- B.
Hemisphere
- C.
Hydrosphere
- D.
Lithosphere
Correct Answer
C. HydrosphereExplanation
The correct answer is hydrosphere. The hydrosphere refers to all the water on Earth, including oceans, glaciers, lakes, and rivers. It is one of the four main spheres of the Earth, along with the atmosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere. The hydrosphere plays a crucial role in the Earth's climate system, water cycle, and supporting various forms of life.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Base your answers to the following questions on the information below and on your knowledge of science. The diagram shows a person observing a thunderstorm located several kilometers away. The person hears the thunder several seconds after seeing the lightning. Identify a form of energy, other than light and sound, that is often present during a thunderstorm. [1]
Correct Answer
heat energy
thermal energy
electrical energy
wind energy
electromagnetic energy
potential energy
kinetic energy
static electricityExplanation
During a thunderstorm, there is often the presence of electrical energy. This is because thunderstorms are caused by the buildup of electrical charges in the atmosphere, resulting in the discharge of lightning. The electrical energy is generated by the movement of electrons between the positively and negatively charged areas in the storm clouds.Rate this question:
- 7.
A wet shirt is put on a clothesline to dry on a sunny day. The shirt dries because water molecules
- A.
Gain heat energy and condense
- B.
Gain heat energy and evaporate
- C.
Lose heat energy and condense
- D.
Lose heat energy and evaporate
Correct Answer
B. Gain heat energy and evaporateExplanation
When a wet shirt is exposed to the sun, the heat energy from the sun is transferred to the water molecules in the shirt. This increased heat energy causes the water molecules to gain enough energy to overcome the forces holding them together, and they evaporate into the air as water vapor. This process of gaining heat energy and evaporating leads to the drying of the shirt.Rate this question:
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- 8.
How should the students be placed in the room to represent the arrangement of particles in a solid? [1]
Correct Answer
very close together
tightly packed
touching
closeExplanation
The students should be placed in the room very close together, tightly packed, touching, and close to represent the arrangement of particles in a solid. In a solid, the particles are closely packed together and have very little space between them. They are in constant contact with each other, which gives solids their rigidity and fixed shape. Therefore, placing the students in the room in a similar manner would accurately depict the arrangement of particles in a solid.Rate this question:
- 9.
What instruction should be given to the 20 student “particles” to show the addition of heat to the “solid sample of matter”? (Note: The solid is simply being heated; it should not melt.) [1]
Correct Answer
move the students a little further apart
tell the students to start wiggling in place
ask the students to bump into each other - 10.
What instruction should be given to the 20 student “particles” to represent a liquid? [1]
Correct Answer
moving around the room
changing their position in the sample
move a lot further apart
move around faster than a solidExplanation
The instruction to the 20 student "particles" to represent a liquid would be to move around the room, change their position in the sample, move a lot further apart, and move around faster than a solid. This is because in a liquid, the particles are constantly moving and changing their positions. They are also more spread out compared to particles in a solid and they move faster than solid particles.Rate this question:
- 11.
During which phase change is heat energy absorbed by a substance?
- A.
Liquid to gas
- B.
Gas to solid
- C.
liquid to solid
- D.
Gas to liquid
Correct Answer
A. Liquid to gasExplanation
During the phase change from liquid to gas, heat energy is absorbed by the substance. This is because the particles in a liquid have less kinetic energy compared to the particles in a gas. When heat is added to the liquid, the particles gain energy and move faster, eventually breaking the intermolecular forces holding them together. This process is called vaporization or evaporation, and it requires heat energy to overcome the attractive forces between the molecules and change the substance from a liquid to a gas.Rate this question:
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- 12.
The diagram below shows a Bunsen burner heating a beaker of water on a beaker stand. The arrows represent the transfer of heat energy in the water. Which process is primarily responsible for the transfer of heat indicated by the arrows in the beaker of water?
- A.
Conduction
- B.
Convection
- C.
Radiation
- D.
Condensation
Correct Answer
B. ConvectionExplanation
The arrows in the diagram indicate the transfer of heat energy in the water. Convection is the process primarily responsible for this transfer. Convection occurs when heat is transferred through the movement of a fluid, in this case, the water in the beaker. As the water near the bottom of the beaker is heated by the Bunsen burner, it becomes less dense and rises, creating a convection current. This current causes the heated water to move upwards, while the cooler water near the top of the beaker moves downwards. This movement of the fluid transfers heat energy throughout the water in the beaker.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Base your answers to the following question on the diagram below and on your knowledge of science. The diagram shows a model of the water cycle. Explain why the level of the muddy water will decrease slightly if the model is left in a sunny location for several days. [1]
Correct Answer
the water will evaporate
Water will change from a liquid to a gas
The water will evaporate, condense, and go into the glassExplanation
The level of the muddy water will decrease slightly if the model is left in a sunny location for several days because the water will evaporate. Evaporation is the process in which water changes from a liquid to a gas. The heat from the sun causes the water molecules to gain energy and become vapor, leading to a decrease in the water level. Additionally, the evaporated water may condense and go into the glass, further contributing to the decrease in the water level.Rate this question:
- 14.
The graph below shows the heating curve for substance X. At approximately which temperature does a phase change begin?
- A.
- 30°C
- B.
-10°C
- C.
0°C
- D.
18°C
Correct Answer
B. -10°CExplanation
The phase change begins at approximately -10°C. This can be determined by looking at the graph and identifying the point where there is a sudden change in the slope of the curve. At this temperature, the substance X transitions from one phase to another, which is indicated by the phase change.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Base your answers to questions 60 and 61 on the diagram below and on your knowledge of science. The diagram shows a sequence of events. The ball and ring are made of the same metal. Describe what can be done so that the metal ball will again go through the ring.
Correct Answer
cool the metal ball
heat the metal ringExplanation
When a metal object is heated, it expands, and when it is cooled, it contracts. In this scenario, cooling the metal ball will cause it to contract, making it smaller in size. On the other hand, heating the metal ring will cause it to expand, making the hole in the ring larger. By cooling the ball and heating the ring, the size of the ball will be reduced, allowing it to pass through the expanded ring.Rate this question:
- 16.
The average daily air temperature at a certain location increases when there is a seasonal increase in the number of daylight hours. Which graph best shows this change?
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
Correct Answer
A.Explanation
The graph that best shows the change in average daily air temperature with a seasonal increase in the number of daylight hours would be a line graph with the x-axis representing time (months or days) and the y-axis representing temperature. The graph should show a gradual increase in temperature as the number of daylight hours increases.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Base your answers to the question on the graph below and on your knowledge of science. The graph shows the average monthly air temperatures for three different locations, A, B, and C. Where is location C most likely located?
- A.
Southern Hemisphere
- B.
New York State
- C.
Equator
- D.
North Pole
Correct Answer
A. Southern HemisphereExplanation
Based on the graph, location C has the highest average monthly air temperatures compared to locations A and B. Since the Southern Hemisphere experiences warmer temperatures during the months of January to June, it is most likely that location C is located in the Southern Hemisphere.Rate this question:
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- 18.
The diagram below shows milk being poured into a measuring cup. Which property of the milk can be directly measured using the cup?
- A.
Mass
- B.
Density
- C.
Solubility
- D.
Volume
Correct Answer
D. VolumeExplanation
The property of the milk that can be directly measured using the cup is volume. The measuring cup is specifically designed to measure the volume of liquids, so by pouring milk into the cup, we can directly determine the volume of milk present.Rate this question:
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- 19.
The diagram below shows a tall beaker with four different liquids and their densities. If a ball that has a density of 1.73 g/cm3 is placed in the beaker, where will the ball come to rest?
- A.
On top of liquid A
- B.
Between liquids B and C
- C.
Between liquids C and D
- D.
On the bottom of the beaker
Correct Answer
C. Between liquids C and DExplanation
Based on the given information about the densities of the liquids in the beaker, the ball will come to rest between liquids C and D. This is because the ball's density is higher than the densities of liquids A and B, so it will sink below them. However, the ball's density is lower than the density of liquid D, so it will not sink to the bottom of the beaker. Therefore, the only option left is for the ball to come to rest between liquids C and D.Rate this question:
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- 20.
The tiny particles that make up all matter are called
- A.
Genes
- B.
Atoms
- C.
Minerals
- D.
Cells
Correct Answer
B. AtomsExplanation
Atoms are the smallest particles that make up all matter. They are the building blocks of everything in the universe, including genes, minerals, and cells. Genes are made up of DNA molecules, which in turn are made up of atoms. Similarly, minerals and cells are composed of various types of atoms. Therefore, atoms are the correct answer as they are the fundamental units of matter.Rate this question:
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![Base your answers to the following questions on the information below and on your knowledge of science. The diagram shows a person observing a thunderstorm located several kilometers away. The person hears the thunder several seconds after seeing the lightning.
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