Movement of Air & Water

Front

What is the energy source for the water cycle?

Back

the sun

Front

Which of these is an example of precipitation? Options: snow, air, clouds, vapor

Back

snow

Front

What is the water cycle?

Back

the movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth

Front

Which stage does the #2 show in the diagram? Options: condensation, evaporation, precipitation, run off

Back

evaporation

Front

Which stage does the #3 show in the diagram?

Back

condensation

Front

What does the #4 show in the diagram? Options: condensation, evaporation, precipitation, run off

Back

precipitation

Front

Which stages does liquid water from the ocean turn into water vapor? Options: condensation, evaporation, precipitation, run off

Back

evaporation

Front

Which stage does ground water try to return to the ocean or soak into the ground? Options: condensation, evaporation, precipitation, run off

Back

run off

Front

What causes differences in air pressure around the earth?

Back

unequal heating of the earth

Front

What causes warm air to rise?

Back

the fact that it's less dense than cold air