Life Boot Camp

1. Life Boot Camp 5.8A Differentiate between weather and climate.

2. STAAR 2013 #37; RC 3; Supporting1. Which of these described climate rather than weather?A. Wind speed is changing as storm moves through an area.B. The temperature is decreasing in a slow-moving cold front.C. Annual high temperatures in the summer have increased over many decades.D. The rainfall during one year was greater than the rainfall during the following year.

3. STAAR 2013 #37; RC 3; Supporting1. Which of these described climate rather than weather?A. Wind speed is changing as storm moves through an area.B. The temperature is decreasing in a slow-moving cold front.C. Annual high temperatures in the summer have increased over many decades.D. The rainfall during one year was greater than the rainfall during the following year.

4. TAKS Study Guide, #33 2. One reason that trees rarely grow at the top of high mountains is that high mountain peaks — A are usually covered by thick grasses B are home to many grazing animals C tend to be very cold for most of the year D often receive a large amount of rainfall

5. TAKS Study Guide, #33 2. One reason that trees rarely grow at the top of high mountains is that high mountain peaks — A are usually covered by thick grasses B are home to many grazing animals C tend to be very cold for most of the year D often receive a large amount of rainfall

6. 3. Which of the following has the greatest influence on the temperature of a land area? A The amount of organic material in the soil B The amount of clouds over the region C The amount of solar energy received daily D The distance of the area from an ocean

7. 3. Which of the following has the greatest influence on the temperature of a land area? A The amount of organic material in the soil B The amount of clouds over the region C The amount of solar energy received daily D The distance of the area from an ocean

8. 4. Which of the following statements BEST explains why the climate is warmer at the equator than at the North Pole? A The equator has a larger surface area than the North Pole. B The equator is closer to the Sun than the North Pole. C The equator receives more direct sunlight than the North Pole. D The equator has more hours of daylight per year than the North Pole.

9. 4. Which of the following statements BEST explains why the climate is warmer at the equator than at the North Pole? A The equator has a larger surface area than the North Pole. B The equator is closer to the Sun than the North Pole. C The equator receives more direct sunlight than the North Pole. D The equator has more hours of daylight per year than the North Pole.

10. 5. The condition of the atmosphere over a short period of time is called— A climate B pressure C humidity D weather

11. 5. The condition of the atmosphere over a short period of time is called— A climate B pressure C humidity D weather

12. 6. Climate is— A the condition of the atmosphere outside at any given time B the average of all weather conditions in an area over a long period of time. C the continuous movement of water between the air, land, and water. D a measure of how hot or cold the air is.

13. 6. Climate is— A the condition of the atmosphere outside at any given time B the average of all weather conditions in an area over a long period of time. C the continuous movement of water between the air, land, and water. D a measure of how hot or cold the air is.

14. 7. Clouds, rain, air temperature, and wind are all part of the Earth’s— A atmosphere B hemisphere C weather D rotation

15. 7. Clouds, rain, air temperature, and wind are all part of the Earth’s— A atmosphere B hemisphere C weather D rotation

16. 8. What causes seismic waves (tsunami's)? A Earthquakes in the mountains B Earthquakes on or under the ocean floor C Large amounts of wind from big storms D The eruption of a large volcano

17. 8. What causes seismic waves (tsunami's)? A Earthquakes in the mountains B Earthquakes on or under the ocean floor C Large amounts of wind from big storms D The eruption of a large volcano

18. 9. The pull of gravity from the moon and the sun is responsible for making the water level of the oceans rise and fall. This is known as— A tides B water depth C seismic waves D water currents

19. 9. The pull of gravity from the moon and the sun is responsible for making the water level of the oceans rise and fall. This is known as— A tides B water depth C seismic waves D water currents

20. 10. A sudden change in wind direction, air temperature, and cloud cover most likely signals a change in — A climate B landforms C seasons D weather

21. 10. A sudden change in wind direction, air temperature, and cloud cover most likely signals a change in — A climate B landforms C seasons D weather

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24. 12. Clouds are formed when— A the air is too dry B moist air rises and is cooled C the weather is very hot D the wind blows too hard

25. 12. Clouds are formed when— A the air is too dry B moist air rises and is cooled C the weather is very hot D the wind blows too hard

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30. 15. Above a continent, a warm air mass slowly passes over a cold air mass. As the warm air begins to cool, clouds form. What will MOST LIKELY happen next? A Rain will fall. B Hurricanes will form. C Lightning will strike. D Hail will form.

31. 15. Above a continent, a warm air mass slowly passes over a cold air mass. As the warm air begins to cool, clouds form. What will MOST LIKELY happen next? A Rain will fall. B Hurricanes will form. C Lightning will strike. D Hail will form.

32. 16. The clouds in Earth’s atmosphere are made primarily of which substance? A Oxygen B Water C Dust DOzone

33. 16. The clouds in Earth’s atmosphere are made primarily of which substance? A Oxygen B Water C Dust DOzone

34. 17. Which weather event usually includes heavy precipitation, strong winds, and surface air temperatures below 0°C? A Snowstorm B Hurricane C Thunderstorm D Tornado

35. 17. Which weather event usually includes heavy precipitation, strong winds, and surface air temperatures below 0°C? A Snowstorm B Hurricane C Thunderstorm D Tornado

36. 18. Which process must occur for clouds to form? A Erosion B Conduction C Condensation D Precipitation

37. 18. Which process must occur for clouds to form? A Erosion B Conduction C Condensation D Precipitation

38. 19. Windy, cloudy, rainy, and cold are words that help describe— A evaporation B deposition C matter D weather

39. 19. Windy, cloudy, rainy, and cold are words that help describe— A evaporation B deposition C matter D weather

40. 20. Which of the following is NOT caused by weather? A Volcanoes B Erosion C Hurricanes D Flooding

41. 20. Which of the following is NOT caused by weather? A Volcanoes B Erosion C Hurricanes D Flooding

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44. 22. During most of the year, the air over Houston, Texas, contains a high amount of moisture. Which of the following BEST explains why there is a high amount of moisture in the air? A Houston is close to the Gulf of Mexico. B Houston is at a low elevation. C Houston is near many mountains. D Houston is not too far from the equator.

45. 22. During most of the year, the air over Houston, Texas, contains a high amount of moisture. Which of the following BEST explains why there is a high amount of moisture in the air? A Houston is close to the Gulf of Mexico. B Houston is at a low elevation. C Houston is near many mountains. D Houston is not too far from the equator.

46. 23. How does the sun affect the winds on the Earth? A It causes evaporation of water. B It changes the air temperature. C It provides food for green plants. D It warms the magma inside the earth.

47. 23. How does the sun affect the winds on the Earth? A It causes evaporation of water. B It changes the air temperature. C It provides food for green plants. D It warms the magma inside the earth.

48. 24. A sudden change in temperature can affect current weather conditions in a specific area, whereas changes in average weather conditions over a long period of time result in the area’s –A. precipitationB. climateC. air massD. global warming M.S. ?’s

49. 24. A sudden change in temperature can affect current weather conditions in a specific area, whereas changes in average weather conditions over a long period of time result in the area’s –A. precipitationB. climateC. air massD. global warming M.S. ?’s

50. 25. One vital piece of weather information scientists collect, record, and analyze is the amount of precipitation an area receives over an extended period of time. This information is used to determine long-term climate patterns within specific biomes. The tool most likely used to measure precipitation is a–A. thermometerB. triple beam balanceC. rain gaugeD. calculator