Quiz about Water Cycle, Weather and Climates

Question 1

Water on Earth moves through the water cycle because of energy that comes from the --

Accepted Answer

Sun's heat

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Earth's core

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Moon's gravity

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Wind's movement

Question 2

Number 3 represents which stage of the water cycle?

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Precipitation falls from the clouds as water, freezing rain, or snow

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Water vapor rises and changes from a gas to a liquid and forms clouds.

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Groundwater forms from water that does not evaporate

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Heat energy causes liquid water to evaporate

Question 3

What part of the water cycle does this picture show?

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condensation

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precipitation

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evaporation

Question 4

You fill a cup with water, cover it with plastic, and place it near a sunny window. After 2 hours, you notice water droplets on the plastic. What process of the water cycle caused the water droplets?

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B. Condensation

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A. Evaporation

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C. Precipitation

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D. Transpiration

Question 5

You fill a cup with water, cover it with plastic, and place it near a sunny window. After 2 hours, you notice water droplets streaming down the cup. What process of the water cycle caused the water droplets to move down the sides?

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C. Precipitation

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A. Evaporation

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B. Condensation

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D. Transpiration

Question 6

What is the hottest climate zone

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Tropical

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Polar

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Temperature

Question 7

Precipitation happens when clouds of water droplets are too ______________.

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heavy

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cold

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light

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hot

Question 8

Does evaporation happen before or after condensation?

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before

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after

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during

Question 9

What is the weather conditions in an area over a long period of time?

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climate

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temperature

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elevation

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precipitation

Question 10

Precipitation includes

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snow, sleet, and hail

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rains, snow, and air

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frost, clouds, and blizzards

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rain, wind, and snow

Question 11

Antarctica is cold all the time. What is it's climate?

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Polar

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Tropical

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Arid/Dry

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Temperate

Question 12

Climates are classified according to which two major factors?

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precipitation & temperature

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elevation & precipitation

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latitude & temperature

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elevation & latitude

Question 13

Water forms on the outside of iced tea on a hot day. What process causes the water to form?

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Condensation

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Evaporation

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Precipitation

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Transpiration

Question 14

Students created a model of the water cycle. What part of their model represents precipitation in the atmosphere?

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Water drops falling from the pan

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Droplets forming on the pan

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Water vapor rising from the beaker

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Water heating inside the beaker

Question 15

Kendell wants to determine if there is a trend in air temperature changes during April. Which of the following procedures should he follow?

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Measure the temperature at noon every day in April.

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Measure the temperature every hour for 1 day.

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Measure the temperature at the same time each Monday.

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Measure the temperature on the first and last day of April.

Question 16

Most of the clouds in a photograph of a mountain scene are cirrus clouds. Where do cirrus clouds form?

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at high elevations

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around mountains

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near the ground

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over the oceans

Question 17

Jeff notices that the air pressure is rising. Based on this observation, which type of weather does Jeff expect?

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fair weather

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unstable weather

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stormy weather

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windy weather

Question 18

Scientists study many factors that allow them to predict weather. Which factor most directly affects the movement of air?

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air pressure

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relative humidity

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precipitation

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temperature

Question 19

Jamie sketched the following picture of the landscape he saw while he was on a vacation. It included cacti and barren rock.

What can you conclude about what kinds of plants can grow in this climate?

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Only plants that can survive with very little water can grow in this climate.

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Only plants that grow very rapidly can grow in this climate.

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Only plants that need frequent, heavy rainfalls can grow in this climate.

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Only plants that can handle both extreme heat and cold can grow in this climate.

Question 20

Instrument used to measure precipitation

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rain guage

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wind vane

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rain bucket

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pyschrometer

Question 21

3 main types of clouds

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cirrus, stratus, cumulus

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cirrostratus, cirrus, stratus

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altocumulus, cirrostratus, cirrocumulus

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nimbostratus, cirrus, stratus

Question 22

Humidity

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Amount of moisture in the air

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Weather that is dangerous

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Study of Earth's weather

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Form of water that falls from the clouds

Question 23

Instrument used for measuring air pressure

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barometer

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thermometer

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anemometer

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pyschrometer

Question 24

Air Pressure

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Force that is a result of a column of air pushing down on you

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Study of Earth's weather

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Amount of moisture in the air

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The amount of energy of motion in the molecules of a substance

Question 25

How do clouds form?

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Water vapor in the atmosphere cools and condenses to become tiny liquid water droplets in the atmosphere.

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Liquid water is heated and evaporates and becomes water vapor in the atmosphere.

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Tiny liquid water droplets float upwards and gather together in the atmosphere to form a cloud.

Question 26

TEMPERATURE is...

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how cold or hot the air is

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the amount of invisible water vapour in the air

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any form of water that falls to the Earth

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Movement of air

Question 27

WIND is...

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movement of air

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the weight of the atmosphere

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the amount of invisible water vapour in the air

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the amount of clouds formed in the sky

Question 28

AIR PRESSURE is...

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the weight of the atmosphere

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how hot or cold the air is

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the amount of clouds formed in the sky

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movement of air

Question 29

What INSTRUMENT measures the WIND SPEED?

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Anemometer

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Barometer

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Hygrometer

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Weather vane

Question 30

What is happening at C?

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Precipitation

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Collection

Question 31

As the temperature in an area increases, the air pressure ___________.

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decreases

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increases

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stays the same

Question 32

What imaginary latitude line divides our world into the northern and southern hemispheres?

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equator

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international date line

Question 33

What are the yearly conditions of temperature, precipitation and humidity?

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climate

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weather

Question 34

As you move towards the poles, what happens to temperature?

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temperature becomes colder

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temperature becomes hotter

Question 35

Which climate zone gets the most amount of direct sunlight and rainfall and is the warmest?

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tropical

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temperate

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polar

Question 36

When air pressure is low, what type of weather do we experience?

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rainy and cloudy

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sunny and clear

Question 37

When air pressure is high, what type of weather do we experience?

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sunny and clear

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rainy and cloudy

Question 38

How's the weather like today?

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It is windy

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It is foggy

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It is rainy

Question 39

How does air move?

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Warm air rises and cool air sinks

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Warm air sinks and cool air rises

Question 40

What kind of weather would you expect when you have decreased air pressure?

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Cloudy conditions

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Warm temperatures

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Cool temperatures

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Clear conditions

Question 41

What kind of weather would you expect in a high pressure system?

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Clear conditions

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Warm temperatures

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Cool temperatures

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Cloudy conditions

Question 42

In a high pressure systems

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there are few clouds because the air in moving downward

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there are many clouds because the air is very humid

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there are few clouds because the air is moving outward

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there are many clouds because the air is moving upward

Question 43

Ryan is working on his Science Fair project. He plans to measure the amount of rainfall that has fallen in his neighborhood over the past two weeks. What instrument should he use?

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Rain gauge

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Wind Vane

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Barometer

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Thermometer

Question 44

The weather forecast tomorrow says there will be a 15 mph wind, a high temperature of 52 degrees and a pressure of 720 mb. What three instruments will a meteorologist use to make this prediction?

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anemometer, barometer, thermometer

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barometer, hygrometer, thermometer

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thermometer, satellite image, hygrometer

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anemometer, satellite image, barometer

Question 45

What is the best explanation for these two statements?
1. Some mountains located near the Earth's Equator have snow-covered peaks.
2. Icecaps exist at the Earth's poles.

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High elevation and high latitude have a similar effect on climate.

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Both mountain and polar regions have arid climates.

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Mountain and polar regions receive more energy from the Sun than other regions.

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An increase in snowfall and an increase in temperature have a similar effect on climate.

Question 46

The map shows average annual temperatures in degrees fahrenheit across the United states.
Which climate factor is most important in determining the pattern shown in the eastern half of the United States?

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Latitude

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Ocean currents

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Mountain barriers

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Elevation above sea level

Question 47

This cross section shows the prevailing winds that cause different climate on the windward and leeward side of this mountain range.
Compared to the climate conditions on the leeward side of this mountain range, the conditions on the windward side are usually

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cooler and wetter

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cooler and drier

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warmer and wetter

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wartmer and drier

Question 48

The ____________ plays a major role in regulating the weather and climate of the planet.

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ocean

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weather

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climate

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movement

Question 49

The more inland (away from the ocean and coast) climates are subject to more extreme or _______ temperatures.

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harsh

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mild

Water Cycle, Weather and Climates

50 questions

Water on Earth moves through the water cycle because of energy that comes from the --

Number 3 represents which stage of the water cycle?

How will the Sun’s energy affect the ocean, rivers, and lakes?

What part of the water cycle does this picture show?

You fill a cup with water, cover it with plastic, and place it near a sunny window. After 2 hours, you notice water droplets on the plastic. What process of the water cycle caused the water droplets?

You fill a cup with water, cover it with plastic, and place it near a sunny window. After 2 hours, you notice water droplets streaming down the cup. What process of the water cycle caused the water droplets to move down the sides?

What is the hottest climate zone

Precipitation happens when clouds of water droplets are too ______________.

Does evaporation happen before or after condensation?

What is the weather conditions in an area over a long period of time?

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