Name___________________ Date_________________

3.ESS2: Earth’s Systems

3rd Grade science

Multiple Choice

Directions: Use the picture below to answer the first two questions. Circle the letter with the correct
answer choice.

1. Which type of zone is shown at the Equator (0°)?

A. Polar Zone
B. Tropical Zone
C. Temperate Zone
D. Temperature Zone

2. Which climate zone do we, the United States, live in?

A. Polar Zone
B. Tropical Zone
C. Temperate Zone
D. Temperature Zone
Directions: Use the picture below to determine the correct answer for the following three questions.
Remember to pay attention to units!

3. Which month had the lowest average temperature of the year?

A. December
B. February
C. November
D. September

4. What is the highest average temperature of the year?

A. 86°C
B. 86°F
C. 88°C
D. 88°F

5. What is the highest average temperature in April?

A. 56°C
B. 56°F
C. 66°C
D. 66°F
Matching

Directions: Match the correct term with its description.

Word Bank

A. Cumulus Clouds D. Stratus Clouds

B. Cumulonimbus Clouds E. Nimbostratus Clouds

C. Cirrus Clouds F. Columbus Clouds

1. A dense towering vertical cloud associated with thunderstorms and atmospheric instability, forming
from water vapor carried by powerful upward air currents. _____

2. Clouds which have flat bases and are often described as "puffy", "cotton-like" or "fluffy" in
appearance. _____

3. These are low to middle level laminated clouds which produce light to moderate precipitation over a
large area. _____

4. Genus of atmospheric cloud generally characterized by thin, wispy strands ______

5. Low-level clouds close to the ground, appear fog-like ____

Short Answer

Directions: Answer the following question in 2-4 sentences.

1. What are the four steps of the water cycle on Earth?

2. Describe what happens in each stage of the water cycle.
3. List three ways that you can conserve water at home.
4. List the clouds that you would see rain or precipitation with.
5. List the clouds that you would see sunny, good weather with.

True or False?

Directions: Mark “T” for TRUE or “F” for FALSE depending on the statement being true or false.

1. An Anemometer measures wind speed. ____

2. Precipitation can be rain and snow.____
3. When liquid evaporates, it turns from a liquid to a solid.___
4. The water cycle has no end point.____
5. A barometer measures temperature.____
Essay Questions

Directions: Complete the following two questions in 1-2 paragraphs.

Restricted Response Essay question

Compare and Contrast the three different major climates: polar, temperate, and tropical.

Extended Response Essay question

If you were a meteorologist, predict your forecast for any of the three major climate zones. Explain why
you made your predictions.