TES Mid unit test

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9 questions
2

Which of the following graphs best shows the amount of salt water vs fresh water on the Earth? (2 pts)

2

There are many locations on Earth where freshwater can be found. Where is the majority of Earth’s freshwater located? (2 pts)

A)
B) Lakes and ponds
C) Glaciers and groundwater
D) Rivers and streams

2

Which sample most likely has the lowest temperature? (2 pts)

A) Sample A
B) Sample B
C) Sample C
D)

2

A student takes Sample B and adds heat. Which model best shows the particles in the sample after it has been heated? (2 pts)

A)
B) Sample B
C) Sample C
D) Sample D

2

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
B)
C) Lower its temperature so it evaporates
D) Lower its temperature so it condenses

5

In which city would you expect to see the most water moving into the atmosphere during the day? Why? (5 pts)


Claim (1 point):
Sentence starter: The city that would have the most water moving during the day is ________________.

Evidence (2 points), use both sentence starters:
Sentence starter: In the weather data, it shows __________________________
Sentence starter: On the map, it shows __________________________

Reasoning (1 point):
Sentence starter: (City you chose) would have the most water in the atmosphere during the day because ________________

Language (1 point): Using science vocabulary words, capilization, puncutations, grammar (your sentences make sense).

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

What process causes water to move from the land or the ocean into the atmosphere?



A) Evaporation
B) Condensation
C) Precipitation
D)

2

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
D)

8

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: Explain why West Ferris gets more rain. (2 points)
Sentence starter: West Ferris gets more rain because ______________________

Evidence: Give evidence from 2 resources (model, reading, sim, or investigation/activities below) to back up your response. (2 points)
Sentence starter: In the ______________________ (choose 1 piece of evidence), it said/shows ____________________
Sentence starter: In the ______________________ (choose 1 more piece of evidence), it said/shows ____________________

Reasoning: Make sure you explain the entire scientific process (water cycle) that must have happened. (3 points)

Language: Use complete sentences, vocabulary, capilization, puncutations, grammar (your sentences make sense). (1 point)

Science Word Bank ( You can use these words, you don't have to use all of them if you need to): Temperature, Evaporation, Precipation, Condensation, water molecules