Quiz about Weather and Climate/Water Cycle

Question 1

Dee measured the the temperature and humidity every afternoon for four days. She recorded the results in the table below.

Which day could Dee conclude was the most hot and humid?

Accepted Answer

Monday

Answer

Wednesday

Answer

Tuesday

Answer

Thursday

Question 2

The diagram below shows the water cycle.

At which point does precipitation happen?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

1

Answer

2

Answer

4

Question 3

Darnell read that the central part of Argentina has a climate that is very similar to that of the central part of the United States.

What information on the map provides the best explanation for the climates' similarities?

Accepted Answer

The central parts of both countries are about the same distance from the equator.

Answer

Both countries are located to the east of the Pacific Ocean.

Answer

There are large mountains in the western parts of both countries.

Answer

Both countries are very large compared to many of the countries in the Americas.

Question 4

Although each place on Earth has its own climate, they can be grouped based on certain overall characteristics. What are the key factors that scientists use to determine the climate of particular place?

Accepted Answer

temperature and precipitation

Answer

length of seasons and precipitation

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distance from the ocean and altitude

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types of living things and temperature range

Question 5

Tara is studying the water cycle. She knows that in order for evaporation to happen, there needs to be a source of energy that generates heat. What is the main source of energy that powers the water cycle?

Accepted Answer

sun

Answer

oceans

Answer

clouds

Answer

water vapor

Question 6

The picture shows how a puddle changes during the day.

What process is taking place?

Accepted Answer

evaporation

Answer

condensation

Answer

precipitation

Answer

runoff

Question 7

Where in a tropical climate are you most likely to find cooler weather and snow?

Accepted Answer

at the top of a tall mountain

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at sea level near a cold ocean current

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in cloudy places near the center of the continent

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at the base of a mountain range that blocks air flow

Question 8

Condition of the air such as temperature, cloud cover, wind and rain describe

Accepted Answer

weather

Answer

climate

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gravity

Question 9

Which best describes climate?

Accepted Answer

Summers are typically hot and dry.

Answer

It rained this week.

Answer

Yesterday it was cold and windy.

Question 10

The labeled diagram shows the water cycle over the ocean.  At which point is salt water being evaporated?

Accepted Answer

A

Answer

B

Answer

C

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D

Question 11

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 12

The tropical rainforest has experienced 50 to 260 inches of rainfall annually for the last  few decades.

Accepted Answer

Climate

Answer

Weather

Question 13

We can expect rain on Tuesday.

Accepted Answer

Weather

Answer

Climate

Question 14

Number 3 represents which stage of the water cycle?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Answer

Groundwater forms from water that does not evaporate

Answer

Heat energy causes liquid water to evaporate

Question 15

Which statement best fits in the third box?

Accepted Answer

Liquid water turns into water vapor.

Answer

Liquid water cools.

Answer

Liquid water turns into a solid.

Answer

Liquid water begins to freeze

Question 16

What part of the water cycle does this picture show?

Accepted Answer

condensation

Answer

precipitation

Answer

evaporation

Question 17

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?

Accepted Answer

C. Precipitation

Answer

A. Evaporation

Answer

B. Condensation

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D. Transpiration

Question 18

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?

Accepted Answer

B. Condensation

Answer

A. Evaporation

Answer

C. Precipitation

Answer

D. Transpiration

Question 19

There won't be much recess this week because of all the rain.

Accepted Answer

weather

Answer

climate

Question 20

Dallas usually gets about 50cm of rain each year.

Accepted Answer

climate

Answer

weather

Weather and Climate/Water Cycle

21 questions

Dee measured the the temperature and humidity every afternoon for four days. She recorded the results in the table below.
Which day could Dee conclude was the most hot and humid?

The diagram below shows the water cycle.
At which point does precipitation happen?

Darnell read that the central part of Argentina has a climate that is very similar to that of the central part of the United States.
What information on the map provides the best explanation for the climates' similarities?

Although each place on Earth has its own climate, they can be grouped based on certain overall characteristics. What are the key factors that scientists use to determine the climate of particular place?

Tara is studying the water cycle. She knows that in order for evaporation to happen, there needs to be a source of energy that generates heat. What is the main source of energy that powers the water cycle?

The picture shows how a puddle changes during the day.
What process is taking place?

Where in a tropical climate are you most likely to find cooler weather and snow?

Condition of the air such as temperature, cloud cover, wind and rain describe

Which best describes climate?

The labeled diagram shows the water cycle over the ocean. At which point is salt water being evaporated?

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Weather and Climate/Water Cycle

21 questions

Dee measured the the temperature and humidity every afternoon for four days. She recorded the results in the table below. Which day could Dee conclude was the most hot and humid?

The diagram below shows the water cycle.At which point does precipitation happen?

Darnell read that the central part of Argentina has a climate that is very similar to that of the central part of the United States.What information on the map provides the best explanation for the climates' similarities?

Although each place on Earth has its own climate, they can be grouped based on certain overall characteristics. What are the key factors that scientists use to determine the climate of particular place?

Tara is studying the water cycle. She knows that in order for evaporation to happen, there needs to be a source of energy that generates heat. What is the main source of energy that powers the water cycle?

The picture shows how a puddle changes during the day.What process is taking place?

Where in a tropical climate are you most likely to find cooler weather and snow?

Condition of the air such as temperature, cloud cover, wind and rain describe

Which best describes climate?

The labeled diagram shows the water cycle over the ocean. At which point is salt water being evaporated?

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Dee measured the the temperature and humidity every afternoon for four days. She recorded the results in the table below.
Which day could Dee conclude was the most hot and humid?

The diagram below shows the water cycle.
At which point does precipitation happen?

Darnell read that the central part of Argentina has a climate that is very similar to that of the central part of the United States.
What information on the map provides the best explanation for the climates' similarities?

The picture shows how a puddle changes during the day.
What process is taking place?