Objective: KWBAT demonstrate their understanding of The Earth System by completing the Critical Juncture Assessment.
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Question 1
1.
Which of the following graphs best shows the amount of salt water vs fresh water on the Earth? (2 pts)
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Question 2
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There are many locations on Earth where freshwater can be found. Where is the majority of Earth’s freshwater located? (2 pts)
A) The oceans
B) Lakes and ponds
C) Glaciers and groundwater
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Question 3
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Which sample most likely has the lowest temperature? (2 pts)
A) Sample A
B) Sample B
C) Sample C
2 points
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Question 4
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A student takes Sample B and adds heat. Which model best shows the particles in the sample after it has been heated? (2 pts)
B) Sample B
C) Sample C
D) Sample D
2 points
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Question 5
5.
What could a student do to get one of these samples to change into a liquid? (2 pts)
A) Raise (increase) its temperature so it evaporates
C) Lower its temperature so it evaporates
D) Lower its temperature so it condenses
Use the information in this box to answer questions 6 - 8
Alejandro is studying weather. He gets weather data from 3 cities. A map of the 3 cities is shown below. Use the weather data and the map to answer the questions that follow.
5 points
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Question 6
6.
In which city (Atlanta, New York, or Wilmington) would you expect to see the most water moving into the atmosphere during the day? Why? (5 pts)
Claim: The city that would have the most water moving during the day is ________________.
Evidence use both sentence starters:
In the weather data, it shows __________________________
On the map, it shows __________________________
Reasoning:
________________ city would have the most water in the atmosphere during the day because ________________
Science Word Bank ( You can use these words, you don't have to use all of them if you need to): Temperature, Evaporation, Precipitation, Condensation, water molecules
2 points
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Question 7
7.
What process causes water to move from the land or the ocean into the atmosphere?
A) Evaporation
B) Condensation
C) Precipitation
2 points
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Question 8
8.
The next week the temperature in New York, NY rises (increased) to 85° F. Would you expect more or less water to move into the atmosphere in New York? Why?
A) More water would evaporate because lower temperatures cause more evaporation
B) More water would evaporate because higher temperatures cause more evaporation
C) Less water would evaporate because lower temperatures cause less evaporation
8 points
8
Question 9
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Jesse is looking at a picture of Ferris Island. He is wondering why it rains a lot in West Ferris. Using what you have learned about how water travels, explain to Jesse why West Ferris gets more rain. (8 pts)
Claim: West Ferris gets more rain because ______________________
Evidence: Give evidence from 2 resources (model, reading, sim, or investigation/activities below) to back up your response.
In the ______________________ (choose 1 piece of evidence), it said/shows ____________________
Reasoning: Explain the each part of the water cycle
Science Word Bank ( You can use these words, you don't have to use all of them if you need to): Temperature, Evaporation, Precipitation, Condensation, water molecules
