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Science 9 Science 9
EVALUATION EVALUATION
Directions: Read each question carefully, and then CIRCLE THE Directions: Read each question carefully, and then CIRCLE THE
ANSWER that best fits the question. If you have questions, raise your ANSWER that best fits the question. If you have questions, raise your
hand and ask your teacher. hand and ask your teacher.

1. Which of the following best describes weather? 1. Which of the following best describes weather?
a) The long-term average of atmospheric conditions in a specific area a) The long-term average of atmospheric conditions in a specific area
b) The day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere in a specific area b) The day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere in a specific area
c) The overall pattern of weather conditions in a specific area over a c) The overall pattern of weather conditions in a specific area over a
long period of time long period of time
d) The study of the Earth's atmosphere and its processes d) The study of the Earth's atmosphere and its processes
2. What is the main difference between weather and climate? 2. What is the main difference between weather and climate?
a) Weather refers to short-term conditions, while climate refers to long- a) Weather refers to short-term conditions, while climate refers to long-
term patterns. term patterns.
b) Weather refers to conditions in the atmosphere, while climate refers b) Weather refers to conditions in the atmosphere, while climate refers
to conditions on the Earth's surface. to conditions on the Earth's surface.
c) Weather refers to conditions in urban areas, while climate refers to c) Weather refers to conditions in urban areas, while climate refers to
conditions in rural areas. conditions in rural areas.
d) Weather refers to conditions in the tropics, while climate refers to d) Weather refers to conditions in the tropics, while climate refers to
conditions in polar regions. conditions in polar regions.
3. Which of the following factors does NOT influence weather patterns? 3. Which of the following factors does NOT influence weather patterns?
a) Air pressure a) Air pressure
b) Humidity b) Humidity
c) Ocean currents c) Ocean currents
d) Plate tectonics d) Plate tectonics
4. What is the primary source of energy that drives weather patterns? 4. What is the primary source of energy that drives weather patterns?
a) Solar radiation a) Solar radiation
b) Geothermal energy b) Geothermal energy
c) Wind energy c) Wind energy
d) Nuclear energy d) Nuclear energy
5. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of climate? 5. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of climate?
a) Temperature a) Temperature
b) Precipitation b) Precipitation
c) Wind speed c) Wind speed
d) Cloud cover d) Cloud cover
6. How does the greenhouse effect contribute to climate change? 6. How does the greenhouse effect contribute to climate change?
a) It causes the Earth's surface to cool down. a) It causes the Earth's surface to cool down.
b) It increases the amount of solar radiation reaching the Earth's b) It increases the amount of solar radiation reaching the Earth's
surface. surface.
c) It traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to a rise in global c) It traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to a rise in global
temperatures. temperatures.
d) It decreases the concentration of greenhouse gases in the d) It decreases the concentration of greenhouse gases in the
atmosphere. atmosphere.
7. What is the main cause of the seasons on Earth? 7. What is the main cause of the seasons on Earth?
a) The tilt of the Earth's axis a) The tilt of the Earth's axis
b) The distance between the Earth and the Sun b) The distance between the Earth and the Sun
c) The rotation of the Earth on its axis c) The rotation of the Earth on its axis
d) The gravitational pull of the Moon d) The gravitational pull of the Moon
8. Which of the following is an example of a natural climate change factor? 8. Which of the following is an example of a natural climate change factor?
a) Volcanic eruptions a) Volcanic eruptions
b) Deforestation b) Deforestation
c) Industrial pollution c) Industrial pollution
d) Urbanization d) Urbanization
9. How does El Niño affect global weather patterns? 9. How does El Niño affect global weather patterns?
a) It causes an increase in hurricane activity in the Atlantic Ocean. a) It causes an increase in hurricane activity in the Atlantic Ocean.
b) It leads to cooler temperatures in the Pacific Northwest of the United b) It leads to cooler temperatures in the Pacific Northwest of the United
States. States.
c) It disrupts normal weather patterns, causing droughts in some regions c) It disrupts normal weather patterns, causing droughts in some regions
and heavy rainfall in others. and heavy rainfall in others.
d) It has no significant impact on global weather patterns. d) It has no significant impact on global weather patterns.
10. What is the primary cause of the formation of hurricanes? 10. What is the primary cause of the formation of hurricanes?
a) High pressure systems a) High pressure systems
b) Low pressure systems b) Low pressure systems
c) Cold fronts c) Cold fronts
d) Warm ocean waters d) Warm ocean waters