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weather unit test unit 3 lesson13
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GPT-5 mini
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Weather — Unit 3 Lesson 13
Total points: 50
Directions: Read each question carefully. Write your answers in the space provided.
Part A — Multiple choice (8 questions, 2 points each = 16 points)
Circle the best answer.
1. Which energy source most directly drives Earth’s weather?
a. Moon b. Sun c. Earth’s core d. Oceans
2. Which weather instrument measures air pressure?
a. Thermometer b. Anemometer c. Barometer d. Hygrometer
3. A cold front moving into a warm, moist area is most likely to cause:
a. Clear skies only b. Slow light rain only c. Sudden thunderstorms d. Long, steady snow
4. Which cloud type is high and wispy and often made of ice crystals?
a. Stratus b. Cumulus c. Cirrus d. Nimbus
5. Which instrument measures wind speed?
a. Barometer b. Anemometer c. Hygrometer d. Rain gauge
6. Where does most of Earth’s weather occur?
a. Stratosphere b. Mesosphere c. Troposphere d. Exosphere
7. What process changes liquid water into water vapor (a gas)?
a. Condensation b. Precipitation c. Evaporation d. Freezing
8. Low atmospheric pressure is commonly associated with:
a. Sunny, calm weather b. Stormy, cloudy weather c. Colder temperatures only d. No wind
Part B — Short answer (4 questions, 4 points each = 16 points)
9. List and briefly describe the four main steps of the water cycle.
10. Describe how temperature affects air pressure and how that can move air (wind).
11. Explain how a barometer and a thermometer together can help you predict short-term weather changes.
12. Give two reasons coastal locations often have milder (less extreme) temperatures than inland locations.
Part C — Application / diagrams (2 questions, 3 points each = 6 points)
13. Sketch and label three basic cloud types: cirrus, cumulus, and stratus. Next to each label write one word describing their appearance (e.g., “wispy”).
14. A warm, humid area is replaced by a fast-moving cold front. Describe two immediate weather changes you would expect, and explain why they occur.
Part D — Data interpretation (1 question, 6 points)
15. Below is a small weather table for one day in late spring:
- 6:00 AM: temp 10°C, humidity 95%
- 12:00 PM: temp 20°C, humidity 60%
- 6:00 PM: temp 15°C, humidity 85%
a) At which time is dew most likely to form? Why? (3 points)
b) Based on these readings, when would you expect the best chance of fog or low clouds? Explain. (3 points)
Answer key and scoring guide
Part A (2 points each)
1 — b (Sun)
2 — c (Barometer)
3 — c (Sudden thunderstorms)
4 — c (Cirrus)
5 — b (Anemometer)
6 — c (Troposphere)
7 — c (Evaporation)
8 — b (Stormy, cloudy weather)
Part B (each answer worth up to 4 points — sample responses)
9 — Water cycle: Evaporation (sun heats water → water vapor rises), Condensation (vapor cools → forms clouds), Precipitation (water falls as rain/snow/hail), Collection (water collects in rivers, lakes, oceans). (Award 1 point per step and 1 for correct brief description.)
10 — Warm air expands and becomes less dense, creating lower pressure and rising motion; cool air is denser, creates higher pressure and sinks. Air moves from high to low pressure, producing wind. (Full credit: mention warm rises/low pressure; cool sinks/high pressure; wind flows high→low.)
11 — Barometer: falling pressure often indicates approaching storm/unstable weather; rising pressure indicates fair weather. Thermometer: sudden temp changes (with pressure trends) help predict fronts (e.g., temp drops with cold front). Use both to infer fronts/stability. (Award points for describing falling pressure → bad weather and rising → fair, plus relation to temp changes.)
12 — Two reasons: (1) Oceans heat and cool more slowly than land, moderating temperature; (2) Sea breezes bring cooler or warmer air from the water; also humidity/heat capacity. (Award 2 points per reasonable reason.)
Part C (3 points each)
13 — Cirrus: high, thin, wispy (1 point label + 1 point appearance + 1 point placement/relative height). Cumulus: puffy, cotton-like. Stratus: flat, layered. (Full credit for correct labels and one-word descriptors.)
14 — Expected changes: gusty winds and thunderstorms/heavy rain, possible sudden temperature drop, increased cloudiness. Explanation: The cold, dense air forces warm moist air upward rapidly, causing condensation and storm formation; temperature falls as cold air replaces warm. (Full credit for two changes + correct causal explanation.)
Part D (6 points)
15a — 6:00 AM (temp 10°C, humidity 95%). Dew forms when air reaches saturation (high humidity and cooler temperatures near morning); answer: 6:00 AM. (3 pts full)
15b — Best chance of fog/low clouds at 6:00 AM because humidity is highest and temperatures are lowest—air near ground can reach dew point causing fog. (3 pts)
Scoring suggestion
- Total raw points = 50.
- Convert to percent or grade as your class uses.
If you want:
- a printable PDF version,
- a version for a different grade level or with NGSS alignment,
- an answer sheet and teacher notes,
tell me which and I’ll prepare it.
Weather — Unit 3 Lesson 13
Total points: 50
Directions: Read each question carefully. Write your answers in the space provided.
Part A — Multiple choice (8 questions, 2 points each = 16 points)
Circle the best answer.
1. Which energy source most directly drives Earth’s weather?
a. Moon b. Sun c. Earth’s core d. Oceans
2. Which weather instrument measures air pressure?
a. Thermometer b. Anemometer c. Barometer d. Hygrometer
3. A cold front moving into a warm, moist area is most likely to cause:
a. Clear skies only b. Slow light rain only c. Sudden thunderstorms d. Long, steady snow
4. Which cloud type is high and wispy and often made of ice crystals?
a. Stratus b. Cumulus c. Cirrus d. Nimbus
5. Which instrument measures wind speed?
a. Barometer b. Anemometer c. Hygrometer d. Rain gauge
6. Where does most of Earth’s weather occur?
a. Stratosphere b. Mesosphere c. Troposphere d. Exosphere
7. What process changes liquid water into water vapor (a gas)?
a. Condensation b. Precipitation c. Evaporation d. Freezing
8. Low atmospheric pressure is commonly associated with:
a. Sunny, calm weather b. Stormy, cloudy weather c. Colder temperatures only d. No wind
Part B — Short answer (4 questions, 4 points each = 16 points)
9. List and briefly describe the four main steps of the water cycle.
10. Describe how temperature affects air pressure and how that can move air (wind).
11. Explain how a barometer and a thermometer together can help you predict short-term weather changes.
12. Give two reasons coastal locations often have milder (less extreme) temperatures than inland locations.
Part C — Application / diagrams (2 questions, 3 points each = 6 points)
13. Sketch and label three basic cloud types: cirrus, cumulus, and stratus. Next to each label write one word describing their appearance (e.g., “wispy”).
14. A warm, humid area is replaced by a fast-moving cold front. Describe two immediate weather changes you would expect, and explain why they occur.
Part D — Data interpretation (1 question, 6 points)
15. Below is a small weather table for one day in late spring:
- 6:00 AM: temp 10°C, humidity 95%
- 12:00 PM: temp 20°C, humidity 60%
- 6:00 PM: temp 15°C, humidity 85%
a) At which time is dew most likely to form? Why? (3 points)
b) Based on these readings, when would you expect the best chance of fog or low clouds? Explain. (3 points)
Answer key and scoring guide
Part A (2 points each)
1 — b (Sun)
2 — c (Barometer)
3 — c (Sudden thunderstorms)
4 — c (Cirrus)
5 — b (Anemometer)
6 — c (Troposphere)
7 — c (Evaporation)
8 — b (Stormy, cloudy weather)
Part B (each answer worth up to 4 points — sample responses)
9 — Water cycle: Evaporation (sun heats water → water vapor rises), Condensation (vapor cools → forms clouds), Precipitation (water falls as rain/snow/hail), Collection (water collects in rivers, lakes, oceans). (Award 1 point per step and 1 for correct brief description.)
10 — Warm air expands and becomes less dense, creating lower pressure and rising motion; cool air is denser, creates higher pressure and sinks. Air moves from high to low pressure, producing wind. (Full credit: mention warm rises/low pressure; cool sinks/high pressure; wind flows high→low.)
11 — Barometer: falling pressure often indicates approaching storm/unstable weather; rising pressure indicates fair weather. Thermometer: sudden temp changes (with pressure trends) help predict fronts (e.g., temp drops with cold front). Use both to infer fronts/stability. (Award points for describing falling pressure → bad weather and rising → fair, plus relation to temp changes.)
12 — Two reasons: (1) Oceans heat and cool more slowly than land, moderating temperature; (2) Sea breezes bring cooler or warmer air from the water; also humidity/heat capacity. (Award 2 points per reasonable reason.)
Part C (3 points each)
13 — Cirrus: high, thin, wispy (1 point label + 1 point appearance + 1 point placement/relative height). Cumulus: puffy, cotton-like. Stratus: flat, layered. (Full credit for correct labels and one-word descriptors.)
14 — Expected changes: gusty winds and thunderstorms/heavy rain, possible sudden temperature drop, increased cloudiness. Explanation: The cold, dense air forces warm moist air upward rapidly, causing condensation and storm formation; temperature falls as cold air replaces warm. (Full credit for two changes + correct causal explanation.)
Part D (6 points)
15a — 6:00 AM (temp 10°C, humidity 95%). Dew forms when air reaches saturation (high humidity and cooler temperatures near morning); answer: 6:00 AM. (3 pts full)
15b — Best chance of fog/low clouds at 6:00 AM because humidity is highest and temperatures are lowest—air near ground can reach dew point causing fog. (3 pts)
Scoring suggestion
- Total raw points = 50.
- Convert to percent or grade as your class uses.
If you want:
- a printable PDF version,
- a version for a different grade level or with NGSS alignment,
- an answer sheet and teacher notes,
tell me which and I’ll prepare it.