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A.
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Write the number of the correct answer in the brackets.
B.
1.
We can tell it is about to rain when we see ________ clouds.
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
cirrus
cumulus
nimbus
white
2.
The change from day to night and night to day is considered ________.
( )
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
an unpredictable change
a rotating change
a natural and cyclical change
a natural but irregular change
3.
Which of the following does not affect a weather change?
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Speed of water flow in rivers.
Speed of wind.
Changes in temperature.
Amount of rainfall.
4.
High and low tides on Earth is due to the ________.
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
gravitational pull of the moon
Earth's revolution
Earth being tilted
presence of the other planets
5.
Man makes changes to his surroundings ________.
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
because he enjoys changes
to suit his needs
to destroy his enemies
to pass his time
Write "T" for true and "F" for false.
C.
1.
The Earth's rotation is continuous and predictable.
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2.
Changes in weather can be controlled by Man.
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3.
The moon revolves around the Earth.
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4.
The amount of sunshine we receive depends on the clouds in the sky.
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5.
Changes take place only during some of the time.
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Fill in the blanks with the most suitable word.
1.
The Sun, the moons and the nine planets form the ____________ ____________.
2.
The Earth revolves around the Sun once every ____________ days.
3.
Owls and bats, which sleep in the day and are active during the night, are known as
____________ animals.
4.
We measure temperature using a ____________ and the unit of measurement is ____________.
5.
The four seasons on Earth are ____________ , ____________ , ____________ and ____________.