8.10 A vocab quiz

What is the definition of atmosphere?

• a mixture of gases that surrounds a

  planet or moon

• a mixture of dust that surrounds a

  planet or moon

• a mixture of solds that surrounds a

  planet or moon

• Oxygen that surrounds a planet or moon

climate: the _____ conditions in an area over a

long period of time

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condensation happens when water goes from a _______ to a liquid.

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evaporation: the change in state from a liquid to a

gas that usually occurs at the ______ of a liquid over

a wide range of temperatures

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The definition of hydrosphere is

• The portion of the atmosphere that is water

• The portion of Earth that is underwater

• The portion of Earth that is water

• The portion of water on land

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The definition of latitude is

• the distance east or west of the

  equator; expressed in degrees

• The distance north or south of the

  equator; expressed in degrees

• the distance north or south of the

  equator; expressed in meters

• the distance east or west of the

  equator; expressed in meters

An example of precipitation are.

More than one can be correct

• Rain

• Lightning

• Tornado

• Snow

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Which is the best example of the water cycle in action?

• Water evaporating and leaving our atmosphere

• Drinking a glass of water

• Rain falls into the ocean, then evaporates, condensing into a cloud to starting raining again

• Water being used in a dish washer to clean and dry dishes

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What is weather?

• Short term states in our atmosphere

• Long term states in our atmosphere

• Only happens on Earth

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