Big Idea 7 final

Front

What stage in the water cycle involves water returning to creeks and rivers?

Back

Precipitation.

Front

What is the primary reason for the climate in regions farthest from the equator?

Back

These regions are farthest from the equator.

Front

What happens to the water level in a bucket left in the sun on a hot, windy day?

Back

The water level will go down as the water evaporates.

Front

What causes condensation on the outside of a cold cup filled with ice and tea?

Back

The drops of water condensed out of the air surrounding the cold cup.

Front

What weather can be predicted when the sky is filled with stratus clouds?

Back

Light rain all day.

Front

Define evaporation in the context of the water cycle.

Back

Evaporation is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas, typically due to heat.

Front

What is condensation in the water cycle?

Back

Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes back into liquid water.

Front

Explain the role of precipitation in the water cycle.

Back

Precipitation is the stage where water falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface in forms such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

Front

What factors influence the climate of a region?

Back

Factors include latitude, altitude, proximity to water bodies, and prevailing winds.

Front

How does temperature affect the rate of evaporation?

Back

Higher temperatures increase the rate of evaporation as more water molecules have enough energy to escape into the air.