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Question 1 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

[CM.01] The diagram below shows three stages in the water cycle. Diagram showing three stages in the water cycle. There are three boxes and two arrows that appear in the following order: box labeled 'Condensation,' arrow pointing to the right, box labeled '1,' arrow pointing to the right, and box labeled '2.' Which statement is correct for the diagram?

1 represents transpiration and 2 represents evaporation.

1 represents evaporation and 2 represents transpiration.

1 represents precipitation and 2 represents infiltration.

1 represents evaporation and 2 represents precipitation.

Question 2 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

[CM.06] Two factors which cause global climate change are listed below. Factor 1: Mountain building. Factor 2: Changes in the amount of atmospheric gases. Which of these statements is correct about the two factors which cause global climate change?

Factor 2 is a natural factor and Factor 1 is influenced only by human factors.

Factor 1 is a natural factor and Factor 2 is influenced only by human factors.

Factor 1 is a natural factor and Factor 2 may be influenced by both nature and human factors.

Factor 1 is a human induced factor and Factor 2 may be influenced by both nature and human factors.

Question 3 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

[CM.06] The Gulf Stream moves heat towards the countries in the North Atlantic Ocean. How does this influence the climate in coastal regions of these countries?

It causes drought.

It prevents tornadoes.

It reduces the amount of rainfall.

It makes the weather warmer than expected.

Question 4 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

[CM.05] Hurricane Katrina formed in the Atlantic Ocean in 2005 and damaged property in Florida. What would people in Florida most likely do if a hurricane alert is sounded?

They would stay indoors.

They would rush towards low lying areas.

They would switch off their electronic appliances.

They would install heating arrangements in their houses.

Question 5 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

[CM.01] Which of these represents the condensation stage in the water cycle?

rain

snow

rivers

clouds

Question 6 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

[CM.03] Humans cut down trees in a location. This caused an increase in temperature and decrease in rainfall in that location. Which of these Earth systems interacted to produce this difference in climate?

biosphere, cryosphere, and geosphere

atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere

biosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere

cryosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere

Question 7 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

[CM.06] The tilt of the Earth’s axis of rotation changes from approximately 22.5° to 24.5° over a period of 41,000 years. This causes global climate change. When the tilt is small, there is

less difference in gravitational pull in the middle and high latitudes

less climatic variation between the summer and winter seasons in the middle and high latitudes

greater difference in solar energy received at the Earth's closest and farthest locations from the Sun

greater difference in duration of days and nights at the Earth's closest and farthest locations from the Sun

Question 8 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

[CM.04] The picture below shows the weather station model at a particular location. Which of these statements best describes the future weather condition at the location?

There is 70 percent probability of rain showers.

The temperature is most likely to be 64°F.

There is 78 percent probability of thundershowers.

The wind speed is most likely to be 64 knots.

Question 9 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

[CM.05] Which of the following does a weather station model demonstrate?

altitude

air mass

air density

temperature

Question 10 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

[CM.06] A volcanic eruption takes place under the ocean. Huge waves crash against the shores and destroy houses of people. Which Earth systems interact during this process?

geosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere

hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere

atmosphere, geosphere, and cryosphere

biosphere, cryosphere, and hydrosphere

Question 11 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

[CM.05] Four events in nature are described below. Event 1: A volcano erupts under the ocean. Event 2: Cool air masses meet warm air masses. Event 3: Ocean water becomes warm. Event 4: Heavy rainfall occurs for a month. Which of these statements about the events is most likely correct?

Event 2 may cause a flood and Event 3 may cause a drought.

Event 3 may cause a cyclone and Event 4 may cause a flood.

Event 4 may cause a drought and Event 1 may cause a cyclone.

Event 1 may cause a cyclone and Event 2 may cause a drought.

Question 12 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

[CM.01] The table below shows the average annual precipitation over a period of five years in three locations of Florida.

Locations	Amount of precipitation
1	Between 45 to 65 inches
2	More than 96 inches
3	Less than 8 inches

Which of these statements is most likely true for Location 3?

It is the most populated location.

It is very far away from the ocean.

Its people would depend on rivers for water.

Its people would leave and migrate to other locations.

Question 13 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

[CM.03] This picture shows the surface weather model at a particular location. What type of weather is most likely expected at the location?

snowfall

hurricane

rain shower

thunderstorm

Question 14 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

[CM.01] Which of these is a process during which the hydrosphere interacts with the geosphere?

solidification of water into ice

absorption of rainwater by soil

evaporation of rainwater from puddles

condensation of water vapor into water

Question 15 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

[CM.02] The diagram below shows the movement of energy in the water cycle. Which term best fits in the empty cell of the diagram?

clouds

runoff

ocean

precipitation

Question 16 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

[CM.01] Two states of matter present in the water cycle are described below. State 1: Takes the shape of the part of the container which it occupies. State 2: Spreads across the entire volume of a container and takes its shape. Which of these statements is correct about the two states of matter?

State 1 is solid and State 2 is gas.

State 1 is liquid and State 2 is solid.

State 1 is liquid and State 2 is gas.

State 1 is solid and State 2 is plasma.

Question 17 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

[CM.01] In the water cycle, what state of matter is rain?

solid

liquid

gas

plasma

Question 18 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

[CM.02] Which of these is an example of interactions between the atmosphere and geosphere?

formation of snow

erosion of soil due to wind

destruction of houses by floods

uprooting of trees during tornadoes

Question 19 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

[CM.06] A group of scientists believe that global warming is an irreversible process. Another group of scientists feel that human intervention can reverse the global warming process. Which of these is the most likely outcome of differences in opinions of scientists on the issue of global warming?

All old ideas would be discarded.

Scientific evidence would be weakened.

New ideas would be created and tested.

The limitations of science would be evident.

Question 20 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

[CM.06] Look at the position of Location 1, Location 2, and Location 3 in this picture. Simple diagram of a lake represented by a wavy circle. The circle is labeled 'Lake,' and there are three points outside of the lake: 'Location 1' is to the northeast of the lake, 'Location 2' is to the east of the lake, and 'Location 3' is to the southwest of the lake. Which of these statements is most likely correct about the climate of the three locations?

Location 3 is cooler than Location 1 and Location 2.

Location 1 is cooler than Location 2 and Location 3.

Location 2 is cooler than Location 3 and Location 1.

Location 1, Location 2, and Location 3 are equally cool.

Question 21 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

[CM.05] Hurricanes are formed due to

cooling of land

warming of land

cooling of oceans

warming of oceans

Question 22 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

[CM.05] A student designed an experiment to demonstrate the interaction between Earth systems. The steps of the experiment are given below.

· Take a pot full of dry soil.

· Keep the pot in direct sunlight.

· Do not water the soil for a week.

· Observe cracks in the soil after a week.

The student’s experiment demonstrates the

interactions between the geosphere and hydrosphere during a tornado

interactions between the atmosphere and geosphere during a drought

interactions between the hydrosphere and atmosphere during a hurricane

interactions between the hydrosphere and cryosphere during a thunderstorm

Question 23 (Multiple Choice Worth 2 points)

[CM.02] All interactions between the atmosphere and geosphere involve

soil and living things

water and living things

soil and gases or particles in air

gases or particles in air and water

Question 24 (Essay Worth 5 points)

[CM.03] Increase of greenhouse gases, due to human activity, is warming the oceans. This causes changes in climate. Name three Earth spheres which interact in this process. Justify your answer.

Question 25 (Essay Worth 4 points)

[CM.04] List three reasons that snow predictions made by meteorologists are sometimes incorrect. Explain your response.

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