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STAAR Blitz Day 6 - Water Cycle, Weather, & Climate
By NICHOLAS GLAESER
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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 ________.
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Question 11
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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
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climate
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Weather
Climate
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.
Which stages of the water cycle involve a change in the state of matter?
Select TWO correct answers.
Collection
Condensation
Evaporation
Runoff
Precipitation
What causes water vapor to condense into a liquid?
Water vapor moves faster and turns into a liquid.
Water vapor gains heat and turns into a liquid.
Water vapor mixes with air and turns into a liquid.
Water vapor loses heat and turns into a liquid.
How does the climate in a specific area compare to the weather in that same area?
Climate is the average weather conditions over a long period, while weather is the daily conditions.
Climate and weather are the same thing.
Climate is the daily temperature, while weather is the average temperature over many years.
Climate changes every day, while weather stays the same for many years.
What role does the sun play in the water cycle?
The sun turns water into ice.
The sun pulls water from the ground into the air.
The sun cools down the water, causing it to freeze.
The sun provides energy that causes water to evaporate.
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Question 10
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What are the
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forms of precipitation?
Gobs
Hail
Shale
Rain
Sleet
Snow
What does this diagram represent?
Water Cycle
States of Matter
Rock Cycle
Weather vs. Climate
What is the name of the process occurring at Stage E?
Condensation
Evaporation
Precipitation
Runoff
What change in physical state is occurring at Stage D?
Evaporation
Condensation
Precipitation
Runoff
Which Stage occurs when the sun interacts with the ocean?
Stage A
Stage E
Stage D
Stage C