STAAR Blitz Day 6 - Water Cycle, Weather, & Climate
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Students are studying the conditions of the air outdoors and analyzing the patterns they observe. Part of their research is shown in the table below.
Determine whether each description of the condition of the air outdoors describes weather or climate.
Students are studying the conditions of the air outdoors and analyzing the patterns they observe. Part of their research is shown in the table below.
Determine whether each description of the condition of the air outdoors describes weather or climate.
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The average rainfall for the month of April is 3.5 inches. | ||
The wind speed is 30 mph today. | ||
The Gulf Coastal Plains of Texas have hot summers, mild winters, and heavy rainfall. | ||
A cold front is expected tomorrow. | ||
The low temperature for Friday, October 4th is 65°F. | ||
It is currently partly sunny with a chance of rain. |
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Complete the sentence to explain how the sun interacts with surface water on Earth.
The sun’s _________ causes surface water on Earth to transform from a ___________ into a ________.
Other Answer Choices:
gas
solid
liquid
heat
light
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Which stages of the water cycle involve a change in the state of matter?
Select TWO correct answers.
Which stages of the water cycle involve a change in the state of matter?
Select TWO correct answers.
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What causes water vapor to condense into a liquid?
What causes water vapor to condense into a liquid?
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How does the climate in a specific area compare to the weather in that same area?
How does the climate in a specific area compare to the weather in that same area?
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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?
What role does the sun play in the water cycle?
Use the image below to answer the questions.
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What does this diagram represent?
What does this diagram represent?
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What is the name of the process occurring at Stage E?
What is the name of the process occurring at Stage E?
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What change in physical state is occurring at Stage D?
What change in physical state is occurring at Stage D?
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Which Stage occurs when the sun interacts with the ocean?
Which Stage occurs when the sun interacts with the ocean?
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What are the four forms of precipitation?
What are the four forms of precipitation?