VST1 2023 5th Grade

Front

What tool is used to measure wind speed?

Back

Anemometer

Front

What do asteroids and comets have in common?

Back

They both orbit the sun.

Front

What is the primary energy source for the water cycle?

Back

The sun

Front

What temperature must the atmosphere be for precipitation to fall as snow?

Back

Below 0°C

Front

What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid water?

Back

Condensation

Front

What is the term for the movement of water from the Earth's surface to the atmosphere?

Back

Evaporation

Front

What is the name of the belt where most asteroids are found?

Back

The Asteroid Belt

Front

What is the term for a large body of ice that moves slowly over land?

Back

Glacier

Front

What is the main difference between a comet and an asteroid?

Back

Comets are made of ice and dust, while asteroids are made of rock.

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Any form of water that falls from the atmosphere, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.