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TEST NAME: Matter
TEST ID: 49717
GRADE: 05
SUBJECT: Life and Physical Sciences
TEST CATEGORY: My Classroom
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Student: Class:
Date:
1.
Which type of weather would most likely accompany dark nimbostratus
clouds?
A.
massive tornado
B.
severe hailstorm
C.
steady rain showers
D.
dangerous thunderstorms
2. The diagram below shows a weather map.
Which city is most likely to experience the cold front first?
A.
Athens
B.
Dayton
C.
Marietta
D.
Steubenville
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3.
The table below shows weather conditions in four cities.
Weather Conditions in Four Cities
Weather
Type of Clouds
Wind Speed
City P
rainy
cumulus
4 mph
City Q
cloudy
cumulonimbus
25 mph
City R
snowy
stratus
7 mph
City S
sunny
cirrus
25 mph
In which city is the weather most likely to change within the next few
hours?
A.
City P
B.
City Q
C.
City R
D.
City S
4.
Which type of cloud is most often visible during fair weather?
A.
altostratus
B.
cirrus
C.
cumulonimbus
D.
stratus
5.
Which type of weather occurs when clouds form near the ground?
A.
foggy
B.
rainy
C.
sunny
D.
windy
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6.
If the temperature is 30°F, in which form will precipitation most likely be?
A.
fog
B.
hail
C.
rain
D.
snow
7.
If the climate of an area is known, which can most accurately be
predicted?
A.
the weather forecast for the area next week
B.
the average humidity in the area during the day
C.
the average temperature in the area for any month
D.
the total number of storms that will occur in the area during the year
8.
Based on the graph, when do most tornadoes occur in the United States? A.
Most tornadoes occur during the summer and spring.
B.
Most tornadoes occur in the winter and summer.
C.
Most tornadoes occur during the spring and fall.
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9.
How would the daytime temperature for Figure 2 differ from Figure 1? A.
The temperature would be the same.
B.
The temperature would be lower due to cloud cover.
C.
The temperature would be higher due to the greenhouse effect.
10. Which type of weather is usually associated with a cumulus cloud?
A.
fair
B.
humid
C.
foggy
D.
stormy
11. Students were working in a garden. They noticed that one kind of plant had more flowers when it grew in a
sunny place than when it grew in a shady place. If the students wanted to investigate this situation, what is
the first thing they should do?
A.
Write a report about the plants growing in the garden.
B.
Collect data about the number of flowers on each plant.
C.
Form a conclusion that the plant grows better in the sun than in the shade.
D.
Make a hypothesis about how the plant grows in different amounts of light.
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12.
Which best explains why it is important for people to be able to identify
cumulonimbus clouds?
A.
Cumulonimbus clouds can cause mild showers.
B.
Cumulonimbus clouds can cause severe thunderstorms.
C.
Cumulonimbus clouds form near Earth’s surface, causing fog.
D.
Cumulonimbus clouds form when the temperature is below freezing.
13. The pictures below show two types of clouds.
• What makes up a cloud?
• Describe the kind of weather that cumulus clouds usually bring.
14.
The table below shows the average daily temperatures and precipitation
on a monthly basis.
Month
Average Daily
Temperature
Average Daily
Precipitation
October
60°
1 inch
November
54°
1 inch
December
43°
2.5 inches
January
?
?
What would most likely be the weather conditions in January?
A.
temperature increases, precipitation increases
B.
temperature increases, precipitation decreases
C.
temperature decreases, precipitation increases
15.
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A thunderstorm moved through Raleigh. Which graph best shows a
barometer’s data before, during, and after the storm?
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A.
B.
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C.
D.
16. What is the most important thing a cylinder, a measuring cup, and a beaker all have in common?
A.
They all hold liquids.
B.
They can all be made of glass.
C.
They can all be marked in milliliters.
D.
They can all be used to measure the volume of a liquid.
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17.
Dexter saw lightning. Which of the following cloud types was most likely
present?
A.
cirrus
B.
cumulus
C.
cumulonimbus
18.
From which cloud would rain or snow most likely fall? A.
cirrus
B.
cumulus
C.
cumulonimbus
19.
What type of cloud is usually associated with thunderstorms?
A.
cirrus
B.
stratus
C.
cumulus
D.
cumulonimbus
20.
Which do nimbostratus clouds most often produce?
A.
fog
B.
hail
C.
rain
D.
wind
21.
Meteorologists forecast the high temperature for the day to be 90°F. At
which time would the temperature be the closest to 90°F?
A.
6:00 a.m.
B.
2:00 p.m.
C.
7:00 p.m.
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22.
Which instrument is used to record average precipitation?
A.
rain gauge
B.
barometer
C.
anemometer
23.
The data table below lists precipitation amounts for the month of January
over a 4­year period.
Year
Month
2008
2009
2010
2011
January
January
January
January
Precipitation (in inches)
4.5
4.9
5.3
4.7
Which is the best prediction for the precipitation amount in January 2012?
A.
between 4.5 and 4.7 inches
B.
between 4.7 and 4.9 inches
C.
between 4.5 and 5.5 inches
D.
between 5.3 and 6.3 inches
24.
Mark looks at the clouds in the sky and decides that he does not need to
take his umbrella with him today. Which clouds did Mark most likely see
in the sky?
A.
cirrus B.
nimbostratus C.
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25.
A class observes high, feathery clouds during their data collection. Which
student’s conclusion is most reasonable?
A.
Anita says the feathery clouds are rain clouds, and it will rain in the
next few hours.
B.
Stacy says the feathery clouds will remain stationary and bring no
rain over the next few days.
C.
Tyree says high clouds mean skies are clearing, and there will be
sunny skies the next few days.
D.
John says high clouds mean a front is coming and will bring clouds
and rain in the next few days.
26.
The forecast said a high pressure system will arrive this weekend. Benito
and his friends want to go camping. Should they plan to go?
A.
Yes, the high pressure system will create clear, sunny skies.
B.
No, the high pressure system will create storm clouds and tornadoes.
C.
Yes, the high pressure system will create skies filled with cumulus
clouds.
D.
No, the high pressure system will increase humidity and cause rain
clouds to form.
27.
Which type of cloud produces hail?
A.
cirrus
B.
cumulus
C.
stratus
D.
cumulonimbus
28.
Which type of clouds are called fog when they are near the ground? A.
cirrus
B.
stratus
C.
cumulus
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29.
What type of cloud is responsible for thunderstorms?
A.
cirrus
B.
cirrostratus
C.
cumulus
D.
cumulonimbus
30.
What weather change is most likely to happen if air pressure is falling?
A.
The weather will become warmer.
B.
The weather will become stormy.
C.
The weather will become cooler.
D.
The weather will become fair.
31.
The weather forecast in today’s newspaper predicts rain throughout the
entire day. Which describes how the sky will most likely look?
A.
sunny and clear of clouds
B.
mostly sunny with a few wispy clouds
C.
partly sunny with many puffy clouds
D.
mostly covered in low, heavy clouds
32.
Which is the most important reason for the study and collection of
weather data? A.
to increase citizens’ knowledge about weather data
B.
to increase employment opportunities for meteorologists C.
to help predict weather patterns that impact the safety of people
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33.
Which is the most useful data scientists can use to help determine
drought conditions?
A.
weather radar and satellite pictures
B.
wind speed records and temperature records
C.
rainfall measurement and barometric pressure
D.
rainfall measurement and lake and river water levels
34.
Which cloud type is the most likely to produce hail? A.
stratocumulus
B.
cumulonimbus
C.
cirrocumulus
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35. The weather maps show temperatures and rain chances for four locations over a two­day period.
Rain chances increase in which numbered location?
A.
1
B.
2
C.
3
D.
4
36. Some weather conditions are shown.
Weather Conditions
• Cold front moving in behind warm, moist air
• Heavy, constant winds
• Sudden hail
• Unstable atmosphere
Which type of severe event is most likely to occur during these weather conditions?
A.
blizzard
B.
hurricane
C.
tornado
D.
drought
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37.
Which clouds indicate precipitation?
A.
cirrus
B.
stratus
C.
nimbus
D.
cumulus
38.
In the morning, Carlos noticed that the air pressure reading on the
barometer was beginning to drop. What kind of weather can he most
likely expect in the evening?
A.
The weather will be cloudy with a chance of rain.
B.
The weather will be warmer with clear skies.
C.
The weather will be clear and windy.
D.
The weather will be sunny and cool.
39.
Which kind of weather change will occur with an increase in air pressure?
A.
cooler and dryer
B.
colder and rainier
C.
hotter and stormier
D.
warmer and moister
40.
Which tool is used to measure air pressure?
A.
anemometer
B.
barometer
C.
psychrometer
D.
thermometer
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41.
Which best describes a storm that forms over warm sections of the
ocean? A.
blizzard
B.
hurricane
C.
hail storm
42. A cold front has just reached the area of Idaho that is marked with a star.
Which numbered point will the cold front most likely reach next?
A.
1
B.
2
C.
3
D.
4
43.
Which type of cloud is associated with days of light, continual rain?
A.
cirrus
B.
stratus
C.
cumulus
D.
cumulonimbus
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44.
Which would be the best way to collect data from a rain gauge?
A.
Check and record the data once a week.
B.
Check and record the data every day, at the same time each day.
C.
Check and record the data for 3 days, then estimate what the next
readings will be.
D.
Research the rainfall history of the area, then estimate how much
rainfall may occur.
45.
High air pressure is most often related to which type of weather?
A.
cool with clear skies
B.
humid with clear skies
C.
warm with cloudy skies
D.
humid with overcast skies
46. The weather map shows the weather in four states on the same day. Based on this map, the weather in Ohio on the following day will most likely be
A.
foggy.
B.
rain.
C.
snow.
D.
sunny.
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47.
Which type of cloud is most often observed during a thunderstorm?
A.
cirrus
B.
stratus
C.
cumulus
D.
cumulonimbus
48. Students are working on an investigation. • Describe two safety precautions they should take while observing an odor during the investigation.
49.
Johnny has written in his weather journal that it has been hot and dry the
last few days. The weather forecast is for another hot, dry air mass to
enter the area. Which will Johnny most likely observe when the air mass
arrives?
A.
days of continuous rain
B.
thunderstorms with hail
C.
clear skies with few clouds
D.
an increase in cirrus clouds
50.
A meteorologist predicts that a cold front and a high pressure system will
arrive later in the day. Which type of cloud will most likely appear as a
result?
A.
fog
B.
stratus
C.
cumulus
D.
cumulonimbus
51.
Why do most tornadoes in the United States form in May and June?
A.
Warm air masses meet cold air masses during these months.
B.
The Coriolis effect is the strongest during these months. C.
The temperatures are highest during these months. Matter
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52. When conducting a laboratory experiment, which action could be an unsafe practice?
A.
Report spills to your teacher immediately.
B.
Wear a protective eye shield.
C.
Pay close attention to instructions.
D.
Smell the chemicals that are being mixed.
53.
Today the weather is rainy and warm. The weather forecast is that it will
be cold during the night. Which will most likely be observed while the
front moves through the area?
A.
an increase in humidity
B.
dry and clear conditions
C.
winds blowing from the south
D.
an increase in thunderstorms
54. A student is conducting an investigation using chemicals. Other than goggles and gloves, what else should
the student use in order to conduct this investigation safely?
A.
lab coat
B.
Petri dish
C.
Bunsen burner
D.
loose­fitting clothing
55.
Which correctly compares low­ and high­pressure weather systems?
A.
A low­pressure system usually brings cool dry air and clear skies,
while a high­pressure system brings clouds and precipitation.
B.
A low­pressure system usually brings clouds and precipitation, while
a high­pressure system brings cool dry air and clear skies. C.
A low­pressure system usually brings warm dry air and clear skies,
while a high­pressure system usually brings warm moist air and
precipitation.
56. Barbara looked out her window on the day of the school picnic. She saw cirrus clouds in the sky. Which kind
of weather should she expect for the picnic?
A.
fair weather
B.
warmer weather
C.
light rain
D.
thunderstorms
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57.
The chart below shows the data collected by Julie over the past week.
Day
Average
Temperataure (°F)
Typical Cloud Cover
Monday
85
cumulus
Tuesday
80
mostly cumulus
Wednesday
78
cumulonimbus and
cumulus
Thursday
74
cumulonimbus
Friday
69
cumulonimbus
Which weather conditions would most likely occur over the weekend if the
pattern continues?
A.
dry and warm
B.
dry and cool
C.
wet and cool
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58. The map below is used to predict the weather for Tuesday.
Which city most likely will be clear and dry?
A.
Alexandria
B.
Shreveport
C.
New Orleans
D.
Lake Charles
59.
Which method of collecting weather data is most likely to be accurate?
A.
collecting daily from the same place at the same time
B.
collecting daily from different places at different times
C.
collecting weekly from different places at the same time
D.
collecting weekly from the same place at different times
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60. This table shows Wind Conditions for some cities in Texas.
Wind Conditions in Texas for January 7
City
Wind Speed Wind Direction
Dallas
10 km/h
SE
El Paso
18 km/h
NE
Houston
13 km/h
NE
San Antonio
16 km/h
E
Which two cities have wind blowing in the same direction?
A.
Dallas and El Paso
B.
El Paso and Houston
C.
San Antonio and Dallas
D.
Houston and San Antonio
61.
A cold air mass is moving toward a warm air mass, and nimbostratus
clouds are observed in the sky. Which weather conditions are most likely?
A.
a cool, rainy day
B.
a cool, sunny day
C.
a warm, rainy day
D.
a warm, sunny day
62.
Three cities in North Carolina collected weather data for the same day in
December of last year. Boone
Raleigh
Wilmington
Lowest
temperature
17°
35°
40°
Highest
temperature
24°
44°
46°
Precipitation
(rain or snow)
8 inches
2 inches
1.5 inches
Which city most likely had snow on the day this data was collected?
A.
Boone
B.
Raleigh
C.
Wilmington
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63.
Which instrument is used to determine air pressure?
A.
barometer
B.
anemometer
C.
psychrometer
D.
thermometer
64. Looking at the five­day forecast, the weather on Thursday will most likely be
A.
clear.
B.
rainy.
C.
cold.
D.
windy.
65. Using the temperature table, which temperature should most likely be recorded for 12 p.m.?
Temperature Observations
A.
47 degrees
B.
50 degrees
C.
55 degrees
D.
59 degrees
Time
Temperature
(°F) 8:00 a.m. 47 10:00 a.m. 52 12:00 p.m. ? 2:00 p.m. 57 4:00 p.m. 60 Matter
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66.
A student observes and records cloud cover throughout the day. Which
event could the student most likely predict if they observe increasing
cumulonimbus clouds?
A.
The area will have sunny skies.
B.
The area will have precipitation.
C.
The area will have cooler temperatures.
D.
The area will have warmer temperatures.
67.
Below is a table showing precipitation amounts and temperature for Cary,
NC.
Day
Precipitation (cm)
Temperature (°F)
Tuesday
0.0
65
Wednesday
2.0
75
Thursday
2.4
80
Friday
2.3
81
Based on this data, what kind of weather would most likely be forecast
for the weekend?
A.
cool and rainy
B.
warm and rainy
C.
cool and thunderstorms
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68. Use the illustration to answer the question that follows.
A student needs approximately 250 mL of water for an experiment. Which letter in the illustration best
represents this estimate?
A.
W
B.
X
C.
Y
D.
Z
69. Read the weather chart.
Weather Chart
Wind Speed
3 miles per hour Temperature
89°F
Chance of Precipitation Low
Based on the information in the weather chart, the weather most likely is
A.
snowy.
B.
windy.
C.
sunny.
D.
rainy.
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70.
The graphs below show monthly temperature and precipitation data.
Which prediction could be made based on the data?
A.
Next year, the warmest months will have the most precipitation.
B.
Next year, the warmest months will have the least precipitation.
C.
Next year, the coldest months will have the most precipitation.
D.
Next year, the coldest months will have the least precipitation.
71.
When compiling weather data to establish a record of seasonal climate,
which type of information will be most important to collect?
A.
current average temperature and air pressure
B.
daily amount of cloud cover and types of clouds
C.
daily temperature ranges and precipitation amounts
D.
monthly humidity levels and average daily wind speeds
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72.
Which information would be most helpful in determining the climate of a
particular area?
A.
a news report of yesterday’s weather
B.
today’s data from a school weather station
C.
temperature records from the previous month
D.
local weather station weather records from the last ten years
73.
Why do scientists collect data about the amount of water vapor in the
air?
A.
to determine humidity levels
B.
to monitor evaporation rates
C.
to predict wind speed and direction
D.
to determine atmospheric pressure
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74. The maps of Oklahoma show changes in the weather over three days.
In what region of Oklahoma is the least change in weather recorded?
A.
Northwest
B.
Northeast
C.
Central
D.
Southeast
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75. A student records weather information each day for a week, but not for Thursday.
Day Weather Temperature Monday Partly Cloudy 79 °F Tuesday Sunny 84 °F Wednesday
Sunny 86 °F Thursday Friday Sunny 88 °F Saturday Sunny 89 °F Sunday Sunny 90 °F • Describe what is happening to the temperature for the week.
• Based on the data, predict the temperature for Thursday.
• What will the weather be like on Thursday?
• How did you predict the weather for Thursday?
76.
A scientist is collecting data over time using a barometer. What trends
could best be revealed from the data?
A.
changes in cloud cover
B.
changes in temperature
C.
changes in air pressure levels
D.
changes in precipitation levels
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77. The map below is used to predict the weather.
Students in which city will most likely want to wear a raincoat the next day?
A.
Denver
B.
Houston
C.
New York City
D.
Seattle
78.
Which are characteristics of a high pressure area?
A.
cool, dry air
B.
warm, dry air
C.
cool, moist air
D.
warm, moist air
79. Indiana usually has weather similar to that in Ohio a few days earlier because weather tends to move
A.
north to south.
B.
south to north.
C.
west to east.
D.
east to west.
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80.
Which weather condition will most likely occur when the atmospheric
pressure in an area begins falling?
A.
dry
B.
cold
C.
rainy
D.
sunny
81.
Which type of weather most likely occurs in a high pressure area?
A.
clear
B.
foggy
C.
rainy
D.
snowy
82. Students are getting ready to conduct an experiment. Part of the experiment involves cutting the leaves and
smashing them in a bowl with hot water and alcohol.
• Identify two safety risks that could be dangerous for the students while doing the experiment.
• Describe a safety procedure for each of these risks that will reduce the chance of injury while doing the
experiment.
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83. This map shows wind direction and speed for some cities in Texas.
Which cities have wind blowing in the same direction?
A.
El Paso, Dallas, and Midland
B.
Midland, Austin, and Lubbock
C.
Amarillo, Lubbock, and Dallas
D.
San Antonio, Houston, and Austin
84.
Which best describes the weather condition in which clouds touch the
surface of Earth?
A.
dry
B.
foggy
C.
humid
D.
stormy
85.
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Jane wants to measure the amount of precipitation in her backyard for the
month of January. Which weather instrument should Jane use?
A.
barometer
B.
rain gauge
C.
thermometer
D.
weather vane
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86.
Why is it important to know the different types of clouds?
A.
Clouds can indicate the time of day that it is.
B.
Clouds can indicate the type of weather that will occur.
C.
Clouds can indicate the temperature of different layers of the
atmosphere.
87. Based on the information in the forecast, which will most likely be the temperature on October 4?
A.
41 degrees
B.
56 degrees
C.
62 degrees
D.
70 degrees
88. The table shows the weather in four cities on the same day.
Which city is most likely to have snow on this day?
A.
City 1
B.
City 2
C.
City 3
D.
City 4
89.
Which best explains how clouds are classified?
A.
by the elevation at which they are found
B.
by the amount of dust particles in the cloud
C.
by the temperature at which the cloud formed
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