Transcript LifeBootCamp_5.8B

Life Boot Camp
5.8B
Explain how the sun and the ocean
interact in the water cycle.
STAAR 2013 #15; RC 3; Supporting
1. Which of the following events in the water cycle is
an example of solar energy being absorbed?
A. Water vapor condensing to form clouds
B. Water evaporating from the surface of an ocean
C. Rain freezing as it falls toward the ground
D. Clouds releasing precipitation over a mountain
STAAR 2013 #15; RC 3; Supporting
1. Which of the following events in the water cycle is
an example of solar energy being absorbed?
A. Water vapor condensing to form clouds
B. Water evaporating from the surface of an ocean
C. Rain freezing as it falls toward the ground
D. Clouds releasing precipitation over a mountain
STAAR 2013 #28; RC 3; Supporting; 5.3C F
2. The diagram of the stages in the water cycle is shown below.
Evaporation
L
N
Precipitation
Which of these observations would most likely be seen at Stage
N?
F. Water flowing downhill
G. Fog forming along a highway
H. The water level of a lake decreasing
J. Dark clouds forming in the sky
STAAR 2013 #28; RC 3; Supporting; 5.3C F
2. The diagram of the stages in the water cycle is shown below.
Evaporation
L
N
Precipitation
Which of these observations would most likely be seen at Stage
N?
F. Water flowing downhill
G. Fog forming along a highway
H. The water level of a lake decreasing
J. Dark clouds forming in the sky
M.S. ?’s
3. Which habitat on Earth would probably add
the greatest amount of water to the water
cycle through evaporation?
A
B
C
D
Cold lake
Desert sand
Warm ocean
Mountain rock
3. Which habitat on Earth would probably add
the greatest amount of water to the water
cycle through evaporation?
A
B
C
D
Cold lake
Desert sand
Warm ocean
Mountain rock
4. What is the main reason for the formation of wind
on a coastline?
A
B
C
D
The land heats and cools more slowly than water.
The land heats and cools more quickly than water.
Wind moves more easily over water than land.
Wind moves more easily over land than water.
4. What is the main reason for the formation of wind
on a coastline?
A
B
C
D
The land heats and cools more slowly than water.
The land heats and cools more quickly than water.
Wind moves more easily over water than land.
Wind moves more easily over land than water.
M.S. ?’s
5. Students conduct an outdoor field investigation to learn
what causes water to evaporate. What is a safety precaution
students must follow during the outdoor investigation?
A. wear goggles
B. wear aprons
C. do not look directly at the sun
D. record all observations in science notebooks
5. Students conduct an outdoor field investigation to learn
what causes water to evaporate. What is a safety precaution
students must follow during the outdoor investigation?
A. wear goggles
B. wear aprons
C. do not look directly at the sun
D. record all observations in science notebooks
6. Which of the following best describes one way the sun
interacts with the ocean in the water cycle?
A. The sun reflects off the ocean, causing the development of
waves.
B. The ocean absorbs the heat from the sun which influences
marine life.
C. The sun heats the water in the ocean, creating tides.
D. The sun heats the water in the ocean, causing the water to
evaporate.
6. Which of the following best describes one way the sun
interacts with the ocean in the water cycle?
A. The sun reflects off the ocean, causing the development of
waves.
B. The ocean absorbs the heat from the sun which influences
marine life.
C. The sun heats the water in the ocean, creating tides.
D. The sun heats the water in the ocean, causing the water to
evaporate.
7. In the water cycle, which of these best describes the sun’s
role in relation to the ocean?
A. Powers the water in a continuous cycle
B. Energizes the water to provide life for marine plants
C. Provides heat to keep the water temperatures very warm
D. Forms clouds from excess overflow along the shoreline
7. In the water cycle, which of these best describes the sun’s
role in relation to the ocean?
A. Powers the water in a continuous cycle
B. Energizes the water to provide life for marine plants
C. Provides heat to keep the water temperatures very warm
D. Forms clouds from excess overflow along the shoreline
8. What happens to the water that does not fall into oceans or
other water sources when it rains?
A. the water instantly evaporates
B. the water sinks into the ground to form ground water
C. the water stays in puddles forever
D. all water which does not land in oceans falls in lakes, river, and
ponds
8. What happens to the water that does not fall into oceans or
other water sources when it rains?
A. the water instantly evaporates
B. the water sinks into the ground to form ground water
C. the water stays in puddles forever
D. all water which does not land in oceans falls in lakes, river, and
ponds
9. Students are exploring how water changes state in the water
cycle through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
They notice that the sun heats the ocean, changing into a gas.
It then enters the atmosphere where the temperature
decreases and it changes back into a liquid. Based on the
information given, the students are making –
A. a hypothesis
B. a prediction
C. an observation
D. a data table
9. Students are exploring how water changes state in the water
cycle through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
They notice that the sun heats the ocean, changing into a gas.
It then enters the atmosphere when the temperature
decreases and it changes back into a liquid. Based on the
information given, the students are making –
A. a hypothesis
B. a prediction
C. an observation
D. a data table
10. Hydrologists are scientists who study the flow of water in
the water cycle. Which of the following is another name for
the water cycle?
A. Life cycle
B. Lunar cycle
C. Carbon-dioxide cycle
D. Hydrologic cycle
10. Hydrologists are scientists who study the flow of water in
the water cycle. Which of the following is another name for
the water cycle?
A. Life cycle
B. Lunar cycle
C. Carbon-dioxide cycle
D. Hydrologic cycle (hydro = water)
11. The teacher instructed students to take precautions during
this water cycle investigation by using—
A. goggles & insulated gloves
B. a science notebook and a thermometer
C. goggles and a science notebook
D. insulated gloves and a thermometer
11. The teacher instructed students to take precautions during
this water cycle investigation by using—
A. goggles & insulated gloves
B. a science notebook and a thermometer
C. goggles and a science notebook
D. insulated gloves and a thermometer
12. Which part of this water cycle demonstration models the
sun heating the ocean water?
A. boiling water
B. metal pot
C. hot plate
D. metal handle
12. Which part of this water cycle demonstration models the
sun heating the ocean water?
A. boiling water
B. metal pot
C. hot plate
D. metal handle
13. Earth is sometimes called the “Blue Planet” because ¾ of
Earth is covered with water. Why is water conservation
important when such a large portion of our planet contains
water?
A. Much of the available water on Earth’s surface is contained
in the ocean, and is lost to evaporation.
B. Clouds in the atmosphere hold the majority of Earth’s water
C. Only 1% of Earth’s water is fresh water.
D. The polar ice caps are melting
13. Earth is sometimes called the “Blue Planet” because ¾ of
Earth is covered with water. Why is water conservation
important when such a large portion of our planet contains
water?
A. Much of the available water on Earth’s surface is contained
in the ocean, and is lost to evaporation.
B. Clouds in the atmosphere hold the majority of Earth’s water
C. Only 1% of Earth’s water is fresh water.
D. The polar ice caps are melting
14. Which of the following processes must take
place in order for clouds to form?
A
B
C
D
Condensation
Transpiration
Precipitation
Evaporation
14. Which of the following processes must take
place in order for clouds to form?
A
B
C
D
Condensation
Transpiration
Precipitation
Evaporation
16. Springfield, Missouri, and San Francisco, California, are at similar latitudes, but
they have very different climates. Springfield has very hot summers and cold
winters, while San Francisco has about the same temperatures all year. What is the
most likely reason the two cities have such different climates?
A
B
C
D
The amount of sunlight each city receives
The distance of each city from an ocean
The elevation above sea level of each city
The distance of each city from the equator
16. Springfield, Missouri, and San Francisco, California, are at similar latitudes, but
they have very different climates. Springfield has very hot summers and cold
winters, while San Francisco has about the same temperatures all year. What is the
most likely reason the two cities have such different climates?
A
B
C
D
The amount of sunlight each city receives
The distance of each city from an ocean
The elevation above sea level of each city
The distance of each city from the equator
17. Sleet and hail are both forms of—
A
B
C
D
clouds
energy
evaporation
precipitation
17. Sleet and hail are both forms of—
A
B
C
D
clouds
energy
evaporation
precipitation
18. Which statement correctly describes a water cycle process?
A Evaporation can occur when water gains energy from the sun
and changes into water vapor.
B Condensation can occur when liquid water drops in clouds
lose energy and fall to the Earth.
C Transpiration can occur when water vapor gains energy and
moves higher into the atmosphere.
D Precipitation can occur when water vapor loses energy and
forms liquid water droplets in clouds.
18. Which statement correctly describes a water cycle process?
A Evaporation can occur when water gains energy from the sun
and changes into water vapor.
B Condensation can occur when liquid water drops in clouds
lose energy and fall to the Earth. (precipitation)
C Transpiration can occur when water vapor gains energy and
moves higher into the atmosphere. (evaporation)
D Precipitation can occur when water vapor loses energy and
forms liquid water droplets in clouds. (condensation)
19. Why is the water cycle vital to plants and animals living on land?
F
G
H
J
Evaporation from rivers and lakes adds fresh water to the oceans through
condensation.
Groundwater is replaced by saltwater from the oceans after many days in the air.
Water vapor in the atmosphere condenses to reduce evaporation from lakes and
rivers.
Precipitation replaces fresh water lost from rivers and lakes because of
evaporation.
19. Why is the water cycle vital to plants and animals living on land?
F
G
H
J
Evaporation from rivers and lakes adds fresh water to the oceans through
condensation.
Groundwater is replaced by saltwater from the oceans after many days in the air.
Water vapor in the atmosphere condenses to reduce evaporation from lakes and
rivers.
Precipitation replaces fresh water lost from rivers and lakes because of
evaporation.
20. Which of these cycles MOST directly affects
the weather on the Earth?
A
B
C
D
The sugar cycle
The nitrogen cycle
The carbon cycle
The water cycle
20. Which of these cycles MOST directly affects
the weather on the Earth?
A
B
C
D
The sugar cycle
The nitrogen cycle
The carbon cycle
The water cycle
21. Which of the following is most responsible
for maintaining the conditions needed to
support life on the Earth?
A
B
C
D
The shape of Earth’s orbit
The monthly lunar phases
Its distance from the sun
Its number of sunny days
21. Which of the following is most responsible
for maintaining the conditions needed to
support life on the Earth?
A
B
C
D
The shape of Earth’s orbit
The monthly lunar phases
Its distance from the sun
Its number of sunny days
22. After a heavy rain, you may see puddles on the
sidewalk. A few hours later, the puddles have
evaporated due to heat. What is the source of the
heat that causes the water to evaporate?
A
B
C
D
The sun
The air
The water
The clouds
22. After a heavy rain, you may see puddles on the
sidewalk. A few hours later, the puddles have
evaporated due to heat. What is the source of the
heat that causes the water to evaporate?
A
B
C
D
The sun
The air
The water
The clouds
23. Solar energy heats the air on the Earth’s surface,
causing warm air to rise and cool air to sink. Which of
the following does this process create?
A
B
C
D
Rain
Storms
Thunder
Wind
23. Solar energy heats the air on the Earth’s surface,
causing warm air to rise and cool air to sink. Which of
the following does this process create?
A
B
C
D
Rain
Storms
Thunder
Wind
24. How does the sun affect the winds on the Earth?
A
B
C
D
It causes evaporation of water.
It changes the air temperature.
It provides food for green plants.
It warms the magma inside the earth.
24. How does the sun affect the winds on the Earth?
A
B
C
D
It causes evaporation of water.
It changes the air temperature.
It provides food for green plants.
It warms the magma inside the earth.
25. Where does water in a lake get most of its energy
to evaporate?
A
B
C
D
The sun heating the lake
Green plants living in the lake
Streams entering the lake
Cold springs under the lake
25. Where does water in a lake get most of its energy
to evaporate?
A
B
C
D
The sun heating the lake
Green plants living in the lake
Streams entering the lake
Cold springs under the lake
26. What process involves water vapor forming
droplets that form clouds?
A
B
C
D
Condensation
Respiration
Transpiration
Evaporation
26. What process involves water vapor forming
droplets that form clouds?
A
B
C
D
Condensation
Respiration
Transpiration
Evaporation
27. In the water cycle, water is returned to the surface
of the Earth through –
A
B
C
D
evaporation
deposition
precipitation
condensation
27. In the water cycle, water is returned to the surface
of the Earth through –
A
B
C
D
evaporation
deposition
precipitation
condensation
28. As water moves through the water cycle, it may
become –
A
B
C
D
A solid
A liquid
A gas
All of the above
28. As water moves through the water cycle, it may
become –
A
B
C
D
A solid
A liquid
A gas
All of the above
29. What do we call the process that changes water
vapor to liquid water?
A
B
C
D
Condensation
Evaporation
Accumulation
Precipitation
29. What do we call the process that changes water
vapor to liquid water?
A
B
C
D
Condensation
Evaporation
Accumulation
Precipitation
30. Water vapor exists in the atmosphere as—
A
B
C
D
a visible gas
a visible liquid
an invisible gas
an invisible liquid
30. Water vapor exists in the atmosphere as—
A
B
C
D
a visible gas
a visible liquid
an invisible gas
an invisible liquid
31. The amount of heat energy in the Earth’s
atmosphere is referred to as—
A
B
C
D
Humidity
Temperature
Altitude
Air pressure
31. The amount of heat energy in the Earth’s
atmosphere is referred to as—
A
B
C
D
Humidity
Temperature
Altitude
Air pressure
32. When water vapor changes into liquid water, the
process is called—
A
B
C
D
Precipitation
Accumulation
Condensation
Evaporation
32. When water vapor changes into liquid water, the
process is called—
A
B
C
D
Precipitation
Accumulation
Condensation
Evaporation
33. The water cycle is a continuous process that takes place
over and over. The water we use today is the same water that
has been on the Earth since the beginning of the Earth itself.
Plants, human beings, animals and changes in the environment
are constantly putting the water back into the water cycle.
What might happen if the cycle were broken and used water
could not return to the water cycle?
A
B
C
D
The Earth would flood all the time.
The Earth would get colder and colder.
All life would end due to the lack of water.
The water cycle would continue as it is.
33. The water cycle is a continuous process that takes place
over and over. The water we use today is the same water that
has been on the Earth since the beginning of the Earth itself.
Plants, human beings, animals and changes in the environment
are constantly putting the water back into the water cycle.
What might happen if the cycle were broken and used water
could not return to the water cycle?
A
B
C
D
The Earth would flood all the time.
The Earth would get colder and colder.
All life would end due to the lack of water.
The water cycle would continue as it is.
34. What part of the water cycle would be most affected by an
increase in surface air temperature?
A
B
C
D
Accumulation
Precipitation
Evaporation
Condensation
34. What part of the water cycle would be most affected by an
increase in surface air temperature?
A
B
C
D
Accumulation
Precipitation
Evaporation
Condensation
35. The water cycle is —
A an example of how carbon is cycled from dead animals to
fossil fuels
B a symbol used on a weather map to show the location of
tropical storms
C the continuous cycle of movement of water between the air
and the ground
D the cycle of water breaking down igneous rocks to form
sedimentary rocks
35. The water cycle is —
A an example of how carbon is cycled from dead animals to
fossil fuels
B a symbol used on a weather map to show the location of
tropical storms
C the continuous cycle of movement of water between the air
and the ground
D the cycle of water breaking down igneous rocks to form
sedimentary rocks
36. During most of the year, the air over Houston, Texas,
contains a high amount of moisture called humidity. Which of
the following BEST explains why there is a high amount of
moisture in the air?
A
B
C
D
Houston is close to the Gulf of Mexico.
Houston is at a low elevation.
Houston is near many mountains.
Houston is not too far from the equator.
36. During most of the year, the air over Houston, Texas,
contains a high amount of moisture called humidity. Which of
the following BEST explains why there is a high amount of
moisture in the air?
A
B
C
D
Houston is close to the Gulf of Mexico.
Houston is at a low elevation.
Houston is near many mountains.
Houston is not too far from the equator.
37. Which of the following is NOT an example of condensation?
A
B
C
D
Frost on a window
Fog forming at night
Dew on the grass in the morning
Puddles forming on the sidewalk when it rains
37. Which of the following is NOT an example of condensation?
A
B
C
D
Frost on a window
Fog forming at night
Dew on the grass in the morning
Puddles forming on the sidewalk when it rains
38. Which of the following allows water to move from Earth’s
surface back into the air?
A
B
C
D
Gravity
Weathering
Condensation
Evaporation
38. Which of the following allows water to move from Earth’s
surface back into the air?
A
B
C
D
Gravity
Weathering
Condensation
Evaporation
2004—#12 (67%)
39. The energy that causes seawater to
form water vapor comes from —
F
G
H
J
the clouds
underwater mountains
chemical reactions in the sea
the sun
2004—#12 (67%)
39. The energy that causes seawater to
form water vapor comes from —
F
G
H
J
the clouds
underwater mountains
chemical reactions in the sea
the sun
2004—#4 (96%)
40. On a warm day water was accidentally spilled
onto a metal tabletop. Later in the day, the water
was gone. The most likely explanation is that
someone wiped the water up or that —
F
G
H
J
germs drank the water
the table absorbed the water
all the water spilled onto the floor
the water evaporated into the air
2004—#4 (96%)
40. On a warm day water was accidentally spilled
onto a metal tabletop. Later in the day, the water
was gone. The most likely explanation is that
someone wiped the water up or that —
F
G
H
J
germs drank the water
the table absorbed the water
all the water spilled onto the floor
the water evaporated into the air
2006—#28 (77%)
41. Which of these supplies the energy
that drives the water cycle?
F
G
H
J
The sun
The planets
The oceans
The moon
2006—#28 (77%)
41. Which of these supplies the energy
that drives the water cycle?
F
G
H
J
The sun
The planets
The oceans
The moon
42. What forms of energy are provided by
our sun?
A
B
C
D
Solar, light, heat, geothermal
Solar, light, electrical
Solar, heat, geothermal
Solar, light, heat
42. What forms of energy are provided by
our sun?
A
B
C
D
Solar, light, heat, geothermal
Solar, light, electrical
Solar, heat, geothermal
Solar, light, heat
43. Which of the following would best model
how the sun’s energy warms the Earth?
A
B
C
D
A hair dryer blowing warm air
A pan of hot milk on the stove
A terrarium light keeping plants warm
A teacup conducting heat from the hot tea
inside it
43. Which of the following would best model
how the sun’s energy warms the Earth?
A
B
C
D
A hair dryer blowing warm air
A pan of hot milk on the stove
A terrarium light keeping plants warm
A teacup conducting heat from the hot tea
inside it
44. As water moves through the water
cycle, it may become –
A
B
C
D
A solid
A liquid
A gas
All of the above
44. As water moves through the water
cycle, it may become –
A
B
C
D
A solid
A liquid
A gas
All of the above
45. In which location on the diagram is
water changing from a liquid to a gas?
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
45. In which location on the diagram is
water changing from a liquid to a gas?
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D