Unit 4 Water Cycle, Weather and Climate (L1-L3)

Water exists in various states as it passes through the water cycle. Which form of water is the most abundant at any time in the water cycle?

• frozen ice

• water vapor

• liquid salt water

• liquid fresh water

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Ken notices dew on the grass while he takes a walk. Dew forms when water vapor condenses on cooled surfaces near the ground. At what time of day is Ken most likely taking his walk?

• early morning

• noon

• 3 pm

• 6 pm

Water trapped underground can return to the surface through a natural opening. What is this natural opening called?

• aquifer

• groundwater

• spring

• wetland

The atmosphere contains invisible, gaseous water vapor. It also contains specks of dust and other particles. How do these particles interact with water vapor in the air?

• The particles have no effect on water vapor.

• The particles cause water vapor to evaporate.

• The particles are necessary for water vapor to form droplets.

• The particles make it more difficult for water vapor to become water droplets

Water’s movement on Earth is described as a cycle. Why is it called a cycle?

• Its steps never repeat.

• It has a beginning and an end.

• It results in the formation of more water.

• It is a continuous process with a repeating series of steps.

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Which is a reason we measure weather conditions?

• to know when the next high tide will be

• to plan outdoor activities and trips

• to know where on a river to build a dam

• to prevent city street flooding

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To predict the weather, meteorologists make careful observations and monitor the weather conditions in an area. Which is a weather condition monitored by meteorologists?

• air odor

• soil moisture

• cloud type

• plant type

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Which type of precipitation is most likely to occur when the cloud and air temperatures are above freezing?

• sleet

• hail

• rain

• snow

A person observing weather conditions states that the wind in an area is blowing at 5 km/hr. Which tool could the weather observer have used to gather this information?

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Meteorologists use tools to accurately measure weather conditions. Which weather condition does a hygrometer measure?

• the speed and direction of wind

• the weight of the atmosphere in an area

• the amount of water vapor in the air

• the amount of precipitation that falls in an area