Clouds, Wind, and Storms (Science A-Z Book)

When different kinds of air move and mix with each other, what can occur?

• clouds
• wind
• storms
• all of the above

What causes wind?

• evaporation caused by the Sun
• clouds pushing against each other
• warm air rising and cold air sinking
• cold air rising and warm air sinking

Which of these are examples of precipitation?

• rain and snow
• wind and moisture
• tornadoes and hurricanes
• summer and winter

How do clouds forms?

• Water evaporates from Earth into the air and then condenses into water droplets.
• Water in the air evaporates and then condenses on Earth.
• Warm air replaces cold air.
• Swirling wind carries water up into the sky.

In which situation would a storm be most likely to happen?

• when very cold air moves into an area with cold air
• when very cold air moves into an area with warm air
• when very warm air moves into an area with warm air
• when fast wind moves into an area with calm air

What are clouds made of?

• water vapor
• water vapor and liquid water
• liquid water and ice
• water vapor and ice

What is the most important reason for scientists to predict the weather?

• predicting the weather is fun for scientists
• by predicting the weather, people can prevent bad weather from happening
• scientists compete with each other to make the best predictions
• predictions give people time to plan and stay safe from bad weather

Blizzard is related to snow and wind in the same way that hurricane is related to _________.

• rain and wind
• wind and dust
• hail and snow
• lightning and atmosphere

Which of the following is NOT a type of cloud?

• cumulus
• vaporus
• cirrus
• stratus

What make liquid water turn into water vapor, which then condenses to form clouds?

• energy from rain
• energy from storms
• energy from the Sun
• energy from the Moon