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- 1. Multiple Choice
The diagram below shows an example of the water cycle. At which point the energy from the sun is required to change the state of water from liquid to gas?
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- 2. Multiple Choice
During a winter storm, Annabelle observed hail falling on the street. After the hailstorm ended she observed rain fall. Based on the information provided, which of these statements best describes the movement of water through Earth's spheres?
Water vapor from the cryosphere produces hail allowing it to then precipitate.
The geosphere freezes water and the cryosphere allows rain to fall back to the geosphere.
Water vapor from the hydrosphere forms clouds, freezing in the atmosphere and falling back to the geosphere as precipitation.
The geosphere causes water to evaporate through the hydrosphere to form clouds and then to be reabsorbed as part of the cryosphere.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Liquid water can change into gas through which process?
condensation
sublimation
transpiration
precipitation
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which part of the water cycle represents precipitation?
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B
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D
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which elements seen would be adding water vapor to the atmosphere?
palm trees only
ocean water only
ocean water and palm trees
palm trees, ocean water, and sand
- 6. Multiple Choice
He keeps the terrarium on a sunny windowsill. The terrarium is closed, so Tai cannot add water to the plants. However, the plants have enough water to grow.
Which of these statements best explains why the plants always have enough water?
The air cannot hold all of the water vapor.
Water is unable to evaporate from the soil
Energy from the sun cycles water through the soil, the plants, and the air
The plants take up water and store it in their stems and leaves
- 7. Multiple Choice
The diagram below shows an example of the water cycle. At which point does water turn from a gas to a liquid?
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3
4
5
- 8. Multiple Choice
Liquid water can change into gas through which process?
condensation
evaporation
transpiration
precipitation
- 9. Multiple Choice
How can the cycling of water at Point Y affect the weather?
The reflection of the Sun's rays from the lake into the atmosphere can cause more clouds to form.
The heat of the land can reflect into the atmosphere, warming the liquid water to form clouds.
Water vapor in the atmosphere can condense and then fall as precipitation due to gravity.
Water vapor in the atmosphere can evaporate and then fall as precipitation due to gravity.
- 10. Multiple Choice
What makes these areas most likely to have this type of tropical climate?
They are along Earth's equator, which exposes them to more sunlight, causing the warm water to evaporate and precipitate frequently.
They are along the Earth's equator, which exposes them to less sunlight, causing warm moisture to stay condensed in the air.
They are along Earth's equator, which exposes them to more sunlight, preventing water from precipitating since it is constantly evaporating.
They are along Earth's equator, which exposes them to less sunlight, causing warm water to condense and precipitate frequently.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Precipitation is part of the water cycle. Which of the following lists three kinds of precipitation?
fog, hail, and rain
snow, rain, and sleet
rain, condensation, and snow
runoff, condensation, and evaporation
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which statement is true regarding the water cycle and the effect it has on weather patterns and climates?
Evaporation and precipitation are unbalanced in the atmosphere; if evaporation increases, precipitation decreases.
Earth's internal convection controls the water cycle; the more internal convection that occurs, the more it rains.
Evaporation and precipitation are balanced in the atmosphere; if evaporation increases, precipitation increases.
The Sun's energy controls the water cycle; the more solar energy that is present, the less it rains.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which of the following processes cycles water from the Earth to the atmosphere?
I. evaporation
II. condensation
III. transpiration
I only
I and II
I and III
I, II, and III
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is most likely responsible for moving water vapor from place to place?
wind
migrating organisms
rivers and streams
ocean currents
- 15. Multiple Choice
Gabriel wants to explain evaporation and condensation to a friend. Which of the following would be the BEST explanation of evaporation and condensation?
Evaporation occurs when a liquid absorbs enough heat to become a gas. Condensation occurs when a gas is cooled enough to become a liquid.
Evaporation occurs when a gas is cooled enough to become a liquid. Condensation occurs when a liquid absorbs enough heat to become a gas.
Evaporation occurs when a liquid is cooled enough to become a solid. Condensation occurs when a solid absorbs enough heat to become a liquid.
Condensation and evaporation are different names for the exact same process.
- 16. Multiple Choice
How do clouds from?
A mass of sinking air leaves space at higher elevations that can then be filled by clouds.
As warm air rises, it expands and cools allowing the water vapor to condense and clouds form.
Fog forms at the Earth’s surface and warms. As it gets warmer, it rises up into the air and becomes a cloud.
The water in the air evaporates as the warm air rises turning liquid water droplets into the water vapor that makes up clouds.
- 17. Multiple Choice
The area in which you live has a particular climate. It also has weather. What is the difference between climate and weather?
Weather is determined by temperature and precipitation, whereas climate is determined only by humidity, air pressure, and wind conditions.
Climate is the condition of Earth’s atmosphere at a particular time and place, whereas weather is the characteristic climate in an area over a long period of time.
Climate is determined by temperature and precipitation, whereas weather is determined only by humidity, air pressure, and wind conditions.
Weather is the condition of Earth’s atmosphere at a particular time and place, whereas climate is the characteristic weather in an area over a long period of time
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes an area's climate, but NOT its weather?
the pattern of temperature and precipitation over several decades
the pattern of temperature and precipitation over several days
the pattern of temperature and precipitation over a year
the pattern of temperature and precipitation over a week
- 19. Multiple Choice
What does the picture show?
the climate of the United States, because it shows the precipitation over a few days
the weather in the United States, because it shows the precipitation over a few days
the climate of the United States, because it shows the average precipitation for several decades
the weather of the United States, because it shows the average precipitation for several decades
- 20. Multiple Choice
Leticia went to Chicago for one day during the month of May, and it was 16 degrees Celsius with no precipitation. Later that year in her Science class, she learned that during the month of May, the average temperature in Chicago is 21 degrees Celsius, and the average precipitation during this time of the year is 94 mm. Which of the following is an explanation for the difference in temperature and precipitation?
She experienced the weather, and what she researched was the climate
She experienced the climate, and what she researched was the weather.
Her research must have been incorrect because they should have been the same.
Wind conditions are also factors in determining climate and weather
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which news headline describes an area's climate?
Storms Swept Through the Midwest Tuesday, Causing Flooding
Prepare for Rising Temperatures Over Next Three Decades
Watch Out for Unseasonably Warm Conditions All Week
Possible Hurricane Forming in Gulf, Preparations Begin
- 22. Multiple Choice
What does the table show?
It shows a local weather change that has increased temperatures over the past three decades.
It shows a change in climate that has increased temperatures over the past three decades.
It shows a change in climate that has caused polar ice caps to increase their coverage.
It shows a local weather change that has caused less coverage of the polar ice caps.
- 23. Multiple Choice
Which statement describes an area's weather, but NOT its climate?
the pattern of temperature and precipitation over a decade
the pattern of temperature and precipitation over a century
the pattern of temperature and precipitation over a day
the pattern of temperature and precipitation over a generation
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