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WEATHER AND CLIMATE REVIEW January 21

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Page 1: WEATHER AND CLIMATE REVIEW January 21. Most evaporation in the water cycle happens from oceans. This is because oceans – A. expose the most water to the

WEATHER AND CLIMATE REVIEWJanuary 21

Page 2: WEATHER AND CLIMATE REVIEW January 21. Most evaporation in the water cycle happens from oceans. This is because oceans – A. expose the most water to the

Most evaporation in the water cycle happens from oceans. This is because oceans –

A. expose the most water to the Sun’s energy

B. contain water with salt dissolved in it

C. have currents that constantly mix them

D. reach the poles where sheets of ice form

Page 3: WEATHER AND CLIMATE REVIEW January 21. Most evaporation in the water cycle happens from oceans. This is because oceans – A. expose the most water to the

Sun's heat causes which of the following movements of water in the water cycle?

A. Rivers flowing down mountains

B. Evaporation from oceans

C. Precipitation from clouds

D. Collection of water in lakes

Page 4: WEATHER AND CLIMATE REVIEW January 21. Most evaporation in the water cycle happens from oceans. This is because oceans – A. expose the most water to the

Students are conducting an investigation using four bowls containing water and salt to represent the ocean.

Where did the most evaporation occur?

A. Sunny window sill

B. Outside in shade

C. Outside in direct sunlight

D. In a closet with no light

Page 5: WEATHER AND CLIMATE REVIEW January 21. Most evaporation in the water cycle happens from oceans. This is because oceans – A. expose the most water to the

When used on a weather map, what does this symbol represent?

A. Cloud

B. Wind shear

C. Warm front

D. Cold front

Page 6: WEATHER AND CLIMATE REVIEW January 21. Most evaporation in the water cycle happens from oceans. This is because oceans – A. expose the most water to the

The map shows the weather for Texas on Monday, October 15, 2012. Before the front passed through Houston on Sunday, the high temperature was 14°C. Which of the following is the most reasonable prediction for the high temperature on Monday, after the front has passed?

A. 8°C

B. 14°C

C. 20°C

D. 26°C