AM - Mid-Atlantic - Albritton Middle School

Integrated Sci I: Science A4

Water Cycle and Atmosphere Test

Due Date: November 8, 2018

Instructor: Jonathan West

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Question 1 /6

Determine the following variables for the experiment.

Idependent variable

Dependent Variable

Control Variable

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Question 2 /2

Which example is not a benefit of the atmosphere?

Reflects or absorbs UV radiation

Traps heat and solar energy

Produces oxygen

Important part of the water cycle

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Question 3 /6

Write a hypothesis about the experiment below.

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Question 4 /4

Make 1 quantitative observation

Make 1 qualitative observation

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Question 5 /2

Humans are protected by a layer of the atmosphere that absorbs ultra-violet

radiation. Which layer of the atmosphere provides this protection?
ozone layer

ionosphere

mesosphere

exosphere

Question 6 /2

Which layer contains the most cloud cover?

stratosphere

mesosphere

exosphere

troposphere

Question 7 /2

Which layer has the least amount of gases present?

exosphere

troposphere

thermosphere

stratosphere

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Question 8 /10

Match the terms and the correct descriptions.

1.runoff A.the movement of water between different

locations and states of matter
2.water vapor
B.all of the water on Earth

3.water cycle C.gas form of water

4.hydrosphere
D.water moving across the surface of the Earth

5.convection
E.rising and falling of liquids and gasses
because of different temperatures

Question 9 /2

Which layer has the most gas?

stratosphere

thermosphere

exosphere

mesosphere

troposphere

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Question 10 /4

Write a scientific question about the experiment below. A scientific question

cannot be answered with yes or no.

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Question 11 /10

Match the terms and descriptions.

1.condensation A.lakes, rivers, streams

2.evaporation B.water turning into a gas

3.transpiration C.water vapor leaving a plant

4.precipitation D.water vapor turning into droplets of water

5.surface water E.snow, sleet, hail, rain

Question 12 /2

Which layer of the atmosphere is the coldest?

mesosphere

thermosphere

troposphere

stratosphere

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Question 13 /10

Place the order of the layers of the atmosphere in the correct order. Item 1 would be the layer closest
to the surface of the Earth.

troposphere

mesosphere

exosphere

stratosphere

thermosphere

Question 14 /2

Why does the stratosphere increase in temperature?

Its contains the ozone layer

Its contains the thermosphere

Its contains the ionosphere

Its contains the exosphere

Question 15 /2

Why does the temperature of the thermosphere increase?

Greenhouse gases are released by burning fossils fuels

Sun’s radiation is reflected back into it from other layers

The ozone layer in the mesosphere/stratosphere absorbs radiation

The earth’s rotation helps wind move around

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Question 16 /4

Read the statement below and determine if the statement is true or false. If you
think it is a false statement you are required to rewrite it as a true statement.

The mesosphere is primarily responsible for burning up meteors that enter the atmosphere.

True

False

Question 17 /12

Write in complete sentences with proper grammar and punctuation. Points are deducted regardless of
your correct answer.

What are three specific things (and correct) that the atmosphere is responsible for?

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Question 18 /4

Read the statement below and determine if the statement is true or false. If you
think it is a false statement you are required to rewrite it as a true statement.

The thermosphere contains the ozone layer.

True

False

Question 19 /2

What is the importance of the ozone layer?

Absorbs UV radiation

produces oxygen

Traps in air

Traps greenhouse gases

Question 20 /2

Which water source would a well most likely be dug?

oceans

surface water

groundwater

condensation

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 Answer Key Possible Points: 90 Factor: x1.11 Test Value: 100

Instructions for grading: Grade each question and tally the score to obtain the total test points. If the factor
does not equal 1, multiply the total points by the factor to obtain the student's final score.

Question 1

This question is subjective.

Determine the following variables for the experiment.

Idependent variable

Dependent Variable

Control Variable

6 possible pts.

ID: 6108 Due Date: November 8, 2018 Page 1 of 10

 Answer Key Possible Points: 90 Factor: x1.11 Test Value: 100

Question 2

Which example is not a benefit of the atmosphere?

Produces oxygen

2 possible pts.

Question 3

This question is subjective.

Write a hypothesis about the experiment below.

6 possible pts.

ID: 6108 Due Date: November 8, 2018 Page 2 of 10

 Answer Key Possible Points: 90 Factor: x1.11 Test Value: 100

Question 4

This question is subjective.

Make 1 quantitative observation

Make 1 qualitative observation

4 possible pts.

ID: 6108 Due Date: November 8, 2018 Page 3 of 10

 Answer Key Possible Points: 90 Factor: x1.11 Test Value: 100

Question 5

Humans are protected by a layer of the atmosphere that absorbs ultra-violet radiation.
Which layer of the atmosphere provides this protection?
ozone layer

2 possible pts.

Question 6

Which layer contains the most cloud cover?

troposphere

2 possible pts.

Question 7

Which layer has the least amount of gases present?

exosphere

2 possible pts.

ID: 6108 Due Date: November 8, 2018 Page 4 of 10

 Answer Key Possible Points: 90 Factor: x1.11 Test Value: 100

Question 8

Match the terms and the correct descriptions.

D 1.runoff

C 2.water vapor

A 3.water cycle

B 4.hydrosphere

E 5.convection

10 possible pts. / partial credit

Question 9

Which layer has the most gas?

troposphere

2 possible pts.

ID: 6108 Due Date: November 8, 2018 Page 5 of 10

 Answer Key Possible Points: 90 Factor: x1.11 Test Value: 100

Question 10

This question is subjective.

Write a scientific question about the experiment below. A scientific question cannot be
answered with yes or no.

4 possible pts.

ID: 6108 Due Date: November 8, 2018 Page 6 of 10

 Answer Key Possible Points: 90 Factor: x1.11 Test Value: 100

Question 11

Match the terms and descriptions.

D 1.condensation

B 2.evaporation

C 3.transpiration

E 4.precipitation

A 5.surface water

10 possible pts. / partial credit

Question 12

Which layer of the atmosphere is the coldest?

mesosphere

2 possible pts.

ID: 6108 Due Date: November 8, 2018 Page 7 of 10

 Answer Key Possible Points: 90 Factor: x1.11 Test Value: 100

Question 13

Place the order of the layers of the atmosphere in the correct order. Item 1 would be the layer closest to the surface of
the Earth.

1 troposphere

3 mesosphere

5 exosphere

2 stratosphere

4 thermosphere

10 possible pts. / partial credit

Question 14

Why does the stratosphere increase in temperature?

Its contains the ozone layer

2 possible pts.

Question 15

Why does the temperature of the thermosphere increase?

Sun’s radiation is reflected back into it from other layers

2 possible pts.

ID: 6108 Due Date: November 8, 2018 Page 8 of 10

 Answer Key Possible Points: 90 Factor: x1.11 Test Value: 100

Question 16

Read the statement below and determine if the statement is true or false. If you think it is a
false statement you are required to rewrite it as a true statement.

The mesosphere is primarily responsible for burning up meteors that enter the atmosphere.
True

4 possible pts.

Question 17

This question is subjective.

Write in complete sentences with proper grammar and punctuation. Points are deducted regardless of your correct
answer.

What are three specific things (and correct) that the atmosphere is responsible for?

12 possible pts.

ID: 6108 Due Date: November 8, 2018 Page 9 of 10

 Answer Key Possible Points: 90 Factor: x1.11 Test Value: 100

Question 18

Read the statement below and determine if the statement is true or false. If you think it is a
false statement you are required to rewrite it as a true statement.

The thermosphere contains the ozone layer.

False

4 possible pts.

Question 19

What is the importance of the ozone layer?

Absorbs UV radiation

2 possible pts.

Question 20

Which water source would a well most likely be dug?

groundwater

2 possible pts.

ID: 6108 Due Date: November 8, 2018 Page 10 of 10