ICEF 5th Grade: The Earth System

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On average, how much more rain does West Ferris receive compared to East Ferris over the past 5 years?

  • 82.8 in
  • 77.5 in (correct)
  • 61.6 in
  • 765.3 in

What is the rainshadow effect caused by?

  • Wind direction
  • Low air pressure
  • High humidity levels
  • Mountain ranges blocking rainfall (correct)

As water vapor moves higher into the atmosphere, it gets:

  • Colder (correct)
  • Warmer
  • Heavier
  • Drier

In which layer of the atmosphere would rain be more likely to form based on the given information?

<p>3,000 m because as water vapor moves upwards, it condenses more (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Apart from temperature, what is another key component to the rain shadow effect?

<p>Wind (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for plants growing on the east side of the mountain?

<p>Rainfall reaching the east side (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which side of the island of Ferris is described as having plants covering the mountainside?

<p>West Ferris (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Aaliyah mention the rainshadow effect to Jake?

<p>To clarify why it always rains at her house (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the rainshadow effect impact the weather on the island of Ferris?

<p>Creates dry conditions on one side of the mountain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Jake question Aaliyah about when she invites him to play soccer?

<p>Why it always rains when he visits her (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best summarizes the impact of the mountain on rainfall in Ferris?

<p>One side receives more rainfall while the other side is dry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on Aaliyah's response, what can be inferred about the weather patterns on the island of Ferris?

<p>Weather varies between East and West Ferris due to the rainshadow effect (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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