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Climate And Weather
Test Description: FCAT Practice
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1) The area in which you live has a particular climate. It also has weather. What is the difference between climate and weather?
A
Weather is determined by temperature and precipitation, whereas climate is determined only by humidity, air pressure, and win
B
Climate is determined by temperature and precipitation, whereas weather is determined only by humidity, air pressure, and win
C
Climate is the condition of Earth’s atmosphere at a particular time and place, whereas weather is the characteristic climate
D
Weather is the condition of Earth’s atmosphere at a particular time and place, whereas climate is the characteristic weather
2) Eliana measures outdoor temperatures in an area each day for a week at exactly 2:00 p.m. The temperatures she records are all between 25 °C and 30 °C. Eliana concludes that the climate of the area is tropical. What is the most important reason why he
A
She made her conclusion based only on temperature and not also on precipitation.
B
She did not calculate the average of her data.
C
She made her conclusion based on only one week of data instead of over a long period of time.
D
She took the temperature readings at the same time each day.
3) Many factors are used to determine the climate of an area. Which of the following are the two main factors that determine climate?
A
precipitation and humidity
B
temperature and air pressure
C
temperature and precipitation
D
wind conditions and humidity
4) Wind is the movement of air caused by differences in air pressure. What is the ultimate energy source for wind?
A
ocean surface currents
B
the sun
C
the water cycle
D
the curvature of Earth
5) Many factors are used to determine the climate of an area. Which of the following is one of two main factors that determine climate?
A
precipitation
B
wind conditions
C
humidity
D
air pressure
6) What causes wind?
A
ocean currents
B
condensation in the atmosphere
C
differences in elevation
D
the uneven heating of the Earth by the sun
7) Which of the following is the best definition of precipitation?
A
water vapor that has formed liquid droplets in a cloud
B
liquid water found on Earth’s surface
C
any form of water present in Earth’s atmosphere
D
water that falls to Earth’s surface from clouds
8) Which of these is an example of water in liquid form?
A
river or lake
B
snow
C
icecap
D
glacier
9) On an island near the equator, the sun's energy causes ocean water to evaporate during the day. In the afternoon, heavy rains fall. This process is repeated during the summer months. What does this example BEST show?
A
how the ocean is large enough that it never runs out of water
B
how the sun is the main source of energy for the water cycle
C
how most water on Earth is in the form of water vapor
D
how land is the main source of water during the water cycle
10) Every day, water evaporates from Earth’s surface. However, Earth is unlikely to ever run out of water. Which statement best explains why Earth will not run out of water?
A
Water is released into the oceans by melting polar icecaps.
B
Water molecules are produced in Earth’s atmosphere
C
Water is created by plants as quickly as it is destroyed
D
Water is constantly being recycled into different forms.
11) Shauna poured some water into a shallow pan. She measured the level of water in the pan. She placed the pan on a sunny windowsill. One hour later, she measured the level of the water again and found that the water level was lower. What process did sh
A
evaporation
B
precipitation
C
runoff
D
condensation
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