1. SC.6.E.7 Earth Systems and Patterns: The scientific theory of the evolution of Earth states that changes in our planet are driven by the flow of energy and the cycling of matter through dynamic interactions among the atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, geosphere, and biosphere, and the resources used to sustain human civilization on Earth.
Water Cycle, Weather,
and Climate
What Causes Weather
Natural Disasters

Earth's Spheres
Climate vs Weather
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2. How does the flow of energy influence weather and climate?

3. Cryosphere
Earth's spheres interact. The cycling of water and global patterns of wind and ocean currents impact local weather patterns and climate.

4. The Earth's atmosphere protects life and insulates the planet.

5. Energy from the Sun influences global patterns of atmospheric movement and temperature differences between air, water, and land.

6. Convection cells, caused by uneven heating of the Earth, influence global wind patterns.

7. warmer, unpredictable winds.1
Trade winds blow in a curved path toward the equator in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. What change in weather does a normal trade wind pattern bring to islanders living near the equator? A
colder, heavy winds B
dry, constant winds C
cooler, gentle winds D
warmer, unpredictable winds.
Answer:

8. The sand will quickly heat up.2
Frank is creating a model of the water cycle. He divides a container into two parts and fills half of the container with water and the other half with wet sand. He shines a heat lamp on the container for several hours. What is the most likely outcome of Frank's model? A
The sand will quickly heat up. B
Water will evaporate from the sand. C
The sand will not heat up since it is wet.
Answer: D
Water will condense on the surface of the sand.

9. 3
Caroline notices that the temperature in her city is often cool in the morning, warm in the middle of the day, and cool again in the evening. Which of Earth's properties has the greatest effect on this daily pattern of temperature change. A
Earth's tilt B
Earth's size C
Earth's rotation
Answer:
Earth's revolution D

10. Which information does this table provide?4
The table shows compiled data for Clermont, Florida, over a 29 year period.
Which information does this table provide? A
The climate for Clermont, Florida. B
The Weather for Clermont, Florida. C
The daily forecast for Clermont, Florida.
Answer: A D
The daily temperatures for Clermont, Florida.

11. 5
Which of Earth's spheres includes Earth's interior, rocks, minerals and landforms? A
atmosphere B
geosphere C
cryosphere D
hydrosphere
Answer: B